Western pigfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits sandy bottom and some rock and coral rubble ; adults inhabit rock reef . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Western pigfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western pigfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 100 - 250 m . Subtropical endemic to Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-spot Pigfish · Blackspot Pigfish · Vulpine Pigfish · Western Blackspot Pigfish · Western Pigfish |
| 🌍CES | ostnatec liščí |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-astuto |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossyphus vulpinus | Richardson | 1850 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Western pigfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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