Asymbolus Rubiginosus
📖 Overview
Asymbolus Rubiginosus (Asymbolus rubiginosus), first described by Last, Gomon & Gledhill, 1999 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 39.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 25 to 540 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pale brownish medium-sized body with orange brown spots; indistinct brownish blotch beneath eye; between each dark saddle on dorsal midline a cluster of spots; caudal peduncle short and slender; head and trunk broad, anal-fin base long.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Asymbolus Rubiginosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 25 - 540 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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