Beaked sandfish
📖 Overview
Beaked sandfish (Gonorynchus moseleyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gonorynchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 183 metres. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 55. Exceptionally large eye, mean eye length 6.3% in SL; mean head length 26.7 in SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Beaked sandfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Beaked sandfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Beaked sandfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 183 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonorhynchus moseleyi | Jordan & Snyder | 1923 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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