Blue knifefish
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore over reef areas . Swim either singly or in small schools, moving very rapidly and erratically, stopping occasionally to gulp down a few large planktonic crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blue knifefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue knifefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blue knifefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blue knifefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m , usually 0 - 20 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue knifefish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Mitja lluna fletxa blava |
| 🌍CES | tloušťovka duhová |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Maomao-cardinal-do-sul |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Голубая такаба |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labracoglossus nitida | McCulloch & Waite | 1916 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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