Deepwater stargazer
📖 Overview
Deepwater stargazer (Kathetostoma nigrofasciatum), first described by Waite & McCulloch, 1915 is a medium-sized fish in the family Uranoscopidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 28.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 130 to 270 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Deepwater stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepwater stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 130 - 270 m . Subtropical South Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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