Largescale wrasse
📖 Overview
Overview information for Largescale wrasse is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largescale wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Largescale wrasse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 200 m . Tropical; 22°S - 23°S Indian Ocean: off Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | largescale wrasse |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-de-Moçambique |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Крупночешуйный декодон |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Vieja escamosa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lepidaplois grandisquamis | Smith | 1968 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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