Crested bandfish
📖 Overview
Crested bandfish (Lophotus guentheri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lophotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Crested bandfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crested bandfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Crested bandfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Crested bandfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 30 - 60 m . Temperate West Pacific: Australia (Tasmania) and Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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