Bigeye sea perch
📖 Overview
Bigeye sea perch (Helicolenus barathri), first described by Hector, 1875 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sebastidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 36.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bigeye sea perch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigeye sea perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal, usually 285 - 739 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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