Forktail large-eye bream
📖 Overview
Inhabits sandy or low-relief rocky bottoms . Feeds on bottom-living invertebrates. Marketed fresh . May be solitary or in small groups, on flat offshore trawling grounds, occasionally near shallow coral reefs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Forktail large-eye bream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 50 - 100 m . Tropical; 35°N - 25°S West Pacific: east Africa and Seychelles to the Solomon Islands, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
bottom-living invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnocranius elongates | Senta | 1973 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 56 records indexed .
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