Arrowhead soapfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in steep slopes of coral rich areas. Usually hovers in mid water in caves . Nocturnal species . Secretive and solitary . Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans . Easily missed and normally the yellow spot is noticed first . Produces the skin toxin grammistin.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body brown in color (may also be dusky bluish grey to almost black ), caudal peduncle with saddle-like yellow spot; large ocellated black spot on spinous dorsal . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arrowhead soapfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 50 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S East Africa to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belonoperca chaubanaudi | Fowler & Bean | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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