Cheilopogon Melanocercus
📖 Overview
Cheilopogon Melanocercus (Cheilopogon melanocercus), first described by Ogilby, 1885 is a fish in the family Exocoetidae (order Beloniformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Cheilopogon Melanocercus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cheilopogon Melanocercus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and other planktonic animals
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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