Chatham deep-water triplefin
📖 Overview
Juveniles are found in shallow waters (12-80 m) then migrate into deeper waters as they mature . Eggs are hemispherical and covered with numerous sticky threads that anchor them in the algae on the nesting sites . Larvae are planktonic which occur primarily in shallow, nearshore waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chatham deep-water triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chatham deep-water triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 80 - 550 m . Subtropical; 43°S - 50°S Southwest Pacific: Widely distributed in New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chatham Deep-water Triplefin · Chatham Deepwater Triplefin · Deepwater triplefin |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsterygion bathytaton | Hardy | 1989 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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