Bight stinkfish
📖 Overview
Bight stinkfish (Foetorepus phasis), first described by Günther, 1880 is a small fish in the family Callionymidae (order Callionymiformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 160 to 200 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bight stinkfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bight stinkfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 160 - 200 m . Deep-water; 25°S - 48°S, 113°E - 178°E Southwest Pacific: southern Australia (from Western Australia to New South Wales, including Tasmania) and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callionymus phasis | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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