Masuda's Hogfish
📖 Overview
Specimens were collected from rocky reefs at 30-113 m depths, but may be more common at greater depths . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Pelvic fin mostly black (except spine and basal 1/3 of the fin).: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Masuda's Hogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 113 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hogfish · Masuda's candy hogfish · Masuda's Hogfish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Shima-kitsunebera · Shimakitsunebera · シマキツネベラ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-Masuda |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Doncella de Masuda |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 三齒仔 · 日本婆仔 · 益田普提魚 · 益田氏寒鯛 · 益田氏狐鯛 · 紅娘仔 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Masuda's Hogfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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