Scaled Thornfish
📖 Overview
Scaled Thornfish (Bovichtus psychrolutes), first described by Günther, 1860 is a fish in the family Bovichtidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 620 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Scaled Thornfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scaled Thornfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 620 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Scaled Thornfish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-touro-austral |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovichthys psychrolutes | Günther | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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