Rapanui seabass
📖 Overview
Rapanui seabass (Acanthistius fuscus), first described by Regan, 1913 is a large fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rapanui seabass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical; 26°S - 29°S, 110°W - 107°W Southeast Pacific: Easter Island and Sala y Gómez.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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