Alligatorfish
📖 Overview
Occurs primarily in the lower sections of the shelf all year (depths of 80-200 m) . Inhabits sand and mud bottoms, with temperature range of -1.07 to 2.52°C . Feeds on crustaceans and bottom fauna .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Alligatorfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alligatorfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 695 m , usually 60 - 150 m . Temperate; -2°C - 10°C ; 84°N - 42°N, 162°W - 43°W Northwest Atlantic: western Greenland and Labrador in Canada to Cape Cod in Massachusetts, USA.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and bottom fauna (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspidophoroides bartoni | Gilbert | 1896 | Synonym |
| Aspidophoroides borealis | Valenciennes | 1841 | Synonym |
| Aspidophoroides groenlandicus | Valenciennes | 1840 | Synonym |
| Aspidophoroides tranquebar | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Cottus indicus | Bonnaterre | 1788 | Synonym |
| Cottus monopterygius | Bloch | 1786 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 246 records indexed .
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