Longsnout spikefish
📖 Overview
Longsnout spikefish (Halimochirurgus centriscoides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triacanthodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Longsnout spikefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longsnout spikefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 262 m . Tropical West Pacific: Andaman Sea and Indo-Australian Archipelago.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longsnout Spikefish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-beija-flor-indo-australiano |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Индоокеанский халимохирург |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 三刺魨 · 三腳釘 · 三角狄 · 長管吻魨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halimochirugus centriscoides | Alcock | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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