Fodiator Rostratus
📖 Overview
Epipelagic and neritic, usually at surface in warm coastal waters . May leap out of the water and glide for considerable distances above the surface. Oviparous, with planktonic larvae . Eggs are attached to floating objects via long filaments .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12; Vertebrae: 39 - 41. Branchiostegal rays: 9-11 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fodiator Rostratus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fodiator Rostratus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 36°N - West Pacific are misidentifications, e.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exocoetus rostratus | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Fodiator acutus pacificus | Bruun | 1933 | Synonym |
| Fodiator acutus rostratus | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 21 records indexed .
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