Paxton's tilefish
📖 Overview
Paxton's tilefish (Branchiostegus paxtoni), first described by Dooley & Kailola, 1988 is a medium-sized fish in the family Malacanthidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 25.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water 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
Physical description for Paxton's tilefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paxton's tilefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 202 m . Deep-water northwest of Port Hedland, Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Paxton's Tilefish |
| 🌍CES | štíhlice Paxtonova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Latigo-de-Paxton |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 帕氏方頭魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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