Gorgeous swallowtail
📖 Overview
Gorgeous swallowtail (Meganthias natalensis), first described by Fowler, 1925 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 37.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 88 to 219 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 33 - 41. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gorgeous swallowtail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 88 - 219 m . Tropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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