Dusky morwong
📖 Overview
Found in seagrass beds and near rocky outcrops . Feeds on polychaetes, isopods, amphipods and brown algae. Flesh of smaller fish is excellent eating, but its quality deteriorates with age .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D XV-XVI, 24-26; A III, 9-10; pectoral-fin rays 14 with ventral 5 unbranched and thickened; lateralli ne scales 45-55; height of the soft dorsal fin is roughly equal to height of the spinous portion; elongated body with shallow dorsal head profile; body cylindrical in cross section; scales cycloid and large on body; eyes moderate in size; no bone processes on frontal bones or maxilla .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky morwong is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 60 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
polychaetes, isopods, amphipods and brown algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Butterfish · Butter Perch · Butterfish · Dusky Morwong · Nunckla · Nunda · Shitfish · Strongfish · Tillywurti |
| 🌍CES | morvong temný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Morwong-de-estuário |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Дактилофора |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheilodactylus nigricans | Richardson | 1850 | Synonym |
| Nemadactylus nigricans | Richardson | 1850 | Synonym |
| Psilocranium nigricans | Richardson | 1850 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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