Spotted spikefish
📖 Overview
Spotted spikefish (Hollardia meadi) 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 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 54 and 450 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted spikefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted spikefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted spikefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotted spikefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 54 - 450 m . Tropical; 30°N - South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotted Spikefish |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Plettet Pigfisk |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Trombeteiro-pintado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Rombo Manchado · rombo pardo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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