Starry flying gurnard
📖 Overview
Found on the shelf and shelf edge , over sandy bottoms in coastal areas. Feeds on benthic crustaceans . Rarely used as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Starry flying gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 400 m . Tropical West Pacific: East Africa to Japan and the Ogasawara Islands, south to northern Australia, including the Arafura Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
benthic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dactyloptena petersoni | Nyström | 1887 | Synonym |
| Dactylopterus peterseni | Nyström | 1887 | Synonym |
| Daicocus peterseni | Nyström | 1887 | Synonym |
| Diacocus peterseni | Nyström | 1887 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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