Lampfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit reefs to a depth of 50 m; juveniles in rocky shores . Also found under ledges and cave entrances. Makes a loud drumming sound.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Blackish brown in color; body with white specks which fade in adults; black band from front of snout to angle of preopercle .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lampfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 50 m . Tropical; 26°N - 34°S South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | lampfish |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinoperca queketti | Boulenger | 1903 | Synonym |
| Hapalogenys petersi | Day | 1875 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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