Mephisto Fraserbrunneri
📖 Overview
Mephisto Fraserbrunneri (Mephisto fraserbrunneri), first described by Tyler, 1966 is a small fish in the family Triacanthodidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 10.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 70 to 337 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mephisto Fraserbrunneri is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mephisto Fraserbrunneri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 70 - 337 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Somalia, Arabian Sea, and Andaman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Trombeteiro-manchado |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Мефисто Фразер-Брюннера |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mephisto faserbrunneri | Tyler | 1966 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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