Forcepsfish
📖 Overview
Common in exposed seaward reefs but also found in lagoon reefs . Benthopelagic . Solitary or in small groups of up to 5 individuals . Adults usually in pairs . They feed on a wide variety of animal prey including hydroids, fish eggs, small crustaceans but prefers tube feet of echinoderms, pedicilaria of sea urchins, and polychaete tentacles . Oviparous , monogamous . Form pairs during breeding . Second most important export in Hawaii . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Forcepsfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Forcepsfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing . Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 145 m . Tropical; 36°N - 32°S, 30°E - 79°W East Africa and Red Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
a wide variety of animal prey including hydroids, fish eggs, small crustaceans but prefers tube feet
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreipiger flavissimus | Jordan & McGregor | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 18 records indexed .
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