Tristan Klipfish
📖 Overview
Tristan Klipfish (Bovichtus diacanthus), first described by Carmichael, 1819 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bovichtidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 20 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tristan Klipfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tristan Klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 20 m . Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: Tristan da Cunha.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tristan Klipfish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-touro-de-Tristão-da-Cunha |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callionymus diacanthus | Carmichael | 1819 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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