Goblinfish
📖 Overview
Goblinfish (Glyptauchen panduratus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetrarogidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Goblinfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
The fish is a bottom dweller, generally nocturnal, and does not move around much during the day, so it is not seen very often by divers.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Goblinfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Goblinfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 60 m . Temperate; 28°S - 45°S, 115°E - 155°E South Wales, including Tasmania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Goblin Fish · goblinfish · Saddle Head · Saddle-headed Goblin Fish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnička podivná |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-duende |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apistes panduratus | Richardson | 1850 | Synonym |
| Glyptauchen insidiator | Whitley | 1931 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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