Painted stinkfish
📖 Overview
Painted stinkfish (Eocallionymus papilio), first described by Günther, 1864 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Caudal fin are fan like .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Painted stinkfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 50 m . Temperate South Wales and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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