Scaly Bombay Duck
📖 Overview
Scaly Bombay Duck (Harpadon squamosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. It occurs at depths between 439 and 505 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Scaly Bombay Duck is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scaly Bombay Duck is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scaly Bombay Duck is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scaly Bombay Duck is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 439 - 505 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Scaly Bombay Duck |
| 🌍CES | bumalo šupinatý |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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