Bovitrigla Acanthomoplate
📖 Overview
Bovitrigla Acanthomoplate (Bovitrigla acanthomoplate), first described by Fowler, 1938 is a fish in the family Triglidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 333 to 500 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Preserved specimens uniformly tan with no black spots on dorsum.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bovitrigla Acanthomoplate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 333 - 500 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pterygotrigla acanthomoplate | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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