East Atlantic African spadefish
📖 Overview
Neritic species . Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of estuaries . Feeds mainly on benthic and planktonic invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for East Atlantic African spadefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for East Atlantic African spadefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 75 m , usually 10 - 75 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
benthic and planktonic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaetodipterus goreensis | Cuvier | 1831 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 677 records indexed .
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