Broad sandfish
📖 Overview
Usually buried in the upper parts of wave-formed sand in clear sand estuaries and coastal bays . Occurs in shallow waters and to at least 130 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24. Pale in color, matching type of sand in which they bury . Anterior nostril with 2 projections (Ref 12932).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broad sandfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Broad sandfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Broad sandfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 238 m . Subtropical South Australia to central New South Wales, Australia, including Bass Strait.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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