Austrolycus Laticinctus
📖 Overview
Austrolycus Laticinctus (Austrolycus laticinctus), first described by Berg, 1895 is a large fish in the family Zoarcidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 82.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109 - 112; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 86 - 89. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Austrolycus Laticinctus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate; 47°S - 56°S Southwest Atlantic: Puerto Deseado, Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycodalepis morenoi | Lahille | 1908 | Synonym |
| Lycodes laticinctus | Berg | 1895 | Synonym |
| Lycodes platei | Steindachner | 1898 | Synonym |
| Phucocoetus variegatus | Smitt | 1898 | Synonym |
| Phucocoetus variegatus macropus | Smitt | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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