Bank steenbras
📖 Overview
The largest species of the family . Primarily an offshore species that prefers rocky or muddy banks. Feeds during the day on small, bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Occasionally also on squid and small fish. Also caught by artisanal and game fisheries .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bank steenbras is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bank steenbras is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bank steenbras is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 150 m . Subtropical; 23°S - 36°S Southeast Atlantic: Walvis Bay, Namibia to possibly Natal, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bank Steenbras |
| 🌍CES | morvong jihoafrický |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Morwong-prateado |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Большой хиродактил |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilodactylus grandis | Günther | 1860 | Synonym |
| Palunolepis grandis | Günther | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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