Driftfish
📖 Overview
Driftfish (Cubiceps gracilis), first described by Lowe, 1843 is a very large fish in the family Nomeidae (order Scombriformes). Adults typically reach 107.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Driftfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Driftfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 100 m . Subtropical northeast Atlantic south to about 20°N off the African coast, including western Mediterranean.
🌿 Ecology
salps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphareus obtusirostris | Borodin | 1930 | Synonym |
| Cubiceps lowei | Osório | 1909 | Synonym |
| Navarchus sulcatus | De Filippi & Verany | 1857 | Synonym |
| Psenes gracilis | Lowe | 1843 | Synonym |
| Seriola gracilis | Lowe | 1843 | Synonym |
| Trachelocirrhus mediterraneus | Doûmet | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 52 records indexed .
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