Horsefish
📖 Overview
Horsefish (Congiopodus peruvianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Congiopodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Horsefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 3°S - 55°S, 82°W - 52°W Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Horsefish |
| 🌍CES | rypáčkovec peruánský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | アパッチ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cavalo-do-Pacífico |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cacique · Chanchito |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .
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