Southern pigfish
📖 Overview
Occur in the continental shelf . Benthic . Sedentary fishes that swim slowly and spend much of their time resting on the bottom. They use the long snout for probing in crevices, seaweed and sand for crabs, worms, and other benthic invertebrates . Neither anterolateral glandural groove nor venom gland is present .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Southern pigfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern pigfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 22 - 222 m , usually ? - 100 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: in temperate waters.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | southern pigfish |
| 🌍CES | rypáčkovec jižní |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Sydlig grisefisk |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cavalo-austral |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriopus leucopaecilus | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
| Coniopodus leucopaecilus | Richardson | 1846 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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