Blotched Duckbill
📖 Overview
Blotched Duckbill (Chrionema chlorotaenia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bembropidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blotched Duckbill is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blotched Duckbill is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 350 - ? m . Deep-water West Pacific: Tosa Bay, Japan to the East China Sea, and farther south to western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blotched Duckbill |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ohaguroibaratoragisu · オハグロイバラトラギス |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 綠尾低線魚 · 鴨嘴鱚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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