Black-banded pigmy boxfish
📖 Overview
Black-banded pigmy boxfish (Capropygia unistriata), first described by Kaup, 1855 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 60 to 200 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black-banded pigmy boxfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-banded pigmy boxfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 200 m . Subtropical South Australia).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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