Acanthaphritis Grandisquamis
📖 Overview
Acanthaphritis Grandisquamis (Acanthaphritis grandisquamis), first described by Günther, 1880 is a small fish in the family Hemerocoetidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 12.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 48 to 505 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Anal soft rays: 15 - 29. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acanthaphritis Grandisquamis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 48 - 505 m . Tropical; 2°S - 33°S, 128°E - 180°E east to Papua New Guinea, north to South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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