Austrolycus Depressiceps
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky intertidal zones and estuaries with suitable conditions . Found among macroalgae, below rocks and stones .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Presence of pelvic fins which do not or just reach a vertical through the pectoral fin bases; present; origin of dorsal fin above base or anterior part of pectoral fin; without dermal appendages around mouth; gill opening extending downward to at least the middle of pectoral fin base, but not reaching the lower end of pectoral fin base; head depressed; body elongated and tail compressed, with depth about 7-9% TL .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Austrolycus Depressiceps is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Austrolycus Depressiceps is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Austrolycus Depressiceps is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Temperate Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chiloé Island south to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Viruela-sul-americana |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сжатый австролик |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Vieja de la cueva |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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