Trumpetsnout spikefish
📖 Overview
Trumpetsnout spikefish (Macrorhamphosodes platycheilus), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a small fish in the family Triacanthodidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Trumpetsnout spikefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trumpetsnout spikefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: Indian Ocean and the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Largegill Trumpetsnout · Trumpetsnout Spikefish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-beija-flor-trombeta |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Кенийский макрорамфосод |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solenostomus tuticoriensis | Venkataramanujam, Venkataramani & Devaraj | 1993 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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