Rüppell's scaldback
📖 Overview
Depth range from 85-550 m and from 288-897 m in the eastern Ionian Sea . Feed on small fishes and invertebrates. Spawn during autumn in the Mediterranean.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rüppell's scaldback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rüppell's scaldback is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rüppell's scaldback is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 85 - 897 m . Subtropical; 46°N - 23°N, 20°W - 35°E west Gibraltar to Cape Bojador (West Sahara) and Canary Islands including western Mediterranean and Morocco.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnoglossus ruppeli | Cocco | 1844 | Synonym |
| Bascanius taedifer | Schiodte | 1868 | Synonym |
| Peloria rueppelii | Cocco | 1844 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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