Chrionema Squamentum
📖 Overview
Chrionema Squamentum (Chrionema squamentum), first described by Ginsburg, 1955 is a fish in the family Bembropidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chrionema Squamentum is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chrionema Squamentum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 256 - ? m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Straits of Florida and the Caribbean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chriomystax squamentum | Ginsburg | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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