Beagle cusk
📖 Overview
A benthic species which occurs in inshore waters . Rare species and known from a single specimen . Size at birth 2.33 cm TL . Maximum length of female from Ref. 10898. Depth range unkown, probably confined to shallow reefs among rock and coral crevices (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 111; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 83; Vertebrae: 51 - 56. Thick skin covers the head and body. Scaly cheek. Snout, opercle and top of head without scales. Large, imbricate scales cover the body. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Beagle cusk is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical West Pacific: northern coast of Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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