Deepbody boarfish
📖 Overview
Adults are found close to bottom while juveniles occur in mid water . Feed on small mollusks and crustaceans . Not regularly marketed .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 37; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 30 - 35. Body orange red, 3 dark red bands on eye, mid-body and caudal peduncle . Mouth oblique; longest dorsal spine about 1/4 of SL .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepbody boarfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Deepbody boarfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Deepbody boarfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 900 m , usually 100 - 300 m . Tropical; 44°N - 51°S, 77°W - 153°W Pacific Ocean: Hawaii (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small mollusks and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigonia browni | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
| Antigonia steindachneri | Jordan & Evermann | 1902 | Synonym |
| Caprophonus aurora | Müller & Troschel | 1848 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 759 records indexed .
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