Paita kingcroaker
📖 Overview
Paita kingcroaker (Menticirrhus paitensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sciaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Paita kingcroaker is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paita kingcroaker is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 22°N -
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Paita Kingcroaker · Paita kingfish |
| 🌍CES | smuha paitanská |
| 🇫🇷French | Bourrugue Chula |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Corvina-focinho-de-rato |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Berrugata Chula · berrugato chulo · Chapana · Lambe Chula |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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