Rock ling
📖 Overview
Uncommon and benthic species in rocky habitat . Restricted to estuaries, shallow bays and coastal reefs . Found on the continental shelf and slope . Juveniles are found in seagrass beds in estuaries while adults inhabit caves and rocky recesses . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass . Important as a recreational fish . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 144 - 157; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 107 - 117. Head and body grey or whitish with large irregular dark blotches; large adults darker, almost black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rock ling is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rock ling is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rock ling is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 60 m . Subtropical; 32°S - 44°S, 114°E - 151°E Southwest Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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