Epigonus Crassicaudus
📖 Overview
A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom . Juveniles have been captured from midwater .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Opercular spine present. Horizontal diameter of the eye is less than the postorbital part of the head. Body deep (24-32 percent SL) . Caudal fin weakly forked, with rather deep caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Epigonus Crassicaudus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Epigonus Crassicaudus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Epigonus Crassicaudus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 180 - 400 m . Deep-water; 30°S - 44°S, 74°W - 71°W Southeast Pacific: off Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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