Chilean Nibbler
📖 Overview
Chilean Nibbler (Girella laevifrons), first described by Tschudi, 1846 is a medium-sized fish in the family Kyphosidae (order Centrarchiformes). Adults typically reach 38.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chilean Nibbler is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chilean Nibbler is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chilean Nibbler |
| 🏳️Catalan | Girelle del Pacífic |
| 🌍CES | tloušťovka peruánská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Girela-peruana |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Baúnco · chopa baúnco |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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