Smoky seabat
📖 Overview
Smoky seabat (Halieutaea fumosa), first described by Alcock, 1894 is a small fish in the family Ogcocephalidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Smoky seabat is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smoky seabat is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 220 m . Tropical west Pacific Ocean from off South Africa, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Caledonia, north Australia, Taiwan, China and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halieutaea stellata vittata | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Halieutaea vittata | Weber | 1984 | Synonym |
| Haliutea fumosa | Alcock | 1894 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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