Lepidion Capensis
📖 Overview
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🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58 - 61; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 48. Greyish in color.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
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🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
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🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 457 - 1152 m . Subtropical; - 35°S Southeast Atlantic: southern Namibia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloporphyrus capensis | Gilchrist | 1922 | Synonym |
| Lepidion capense | Gilchrist | 1922 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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