Opalfish
📖 Overview
Opalfish (Hemerocoetes monopterygius), first described by Schneider, 1801 is a medium-sized fish in the family Hemerocoetidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 28.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 3 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Opalfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Opalfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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