Pitted stonefish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Pitted stonefish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pitted stonefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pitted stonefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pitted stonefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 90 m . Tropical known from scattered location from southern Japan to northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synanceia erosa | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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