Nansenia Macrolepis
📖 Overview
Nansenia Macrolepis (Nansenia macrolepis), first described by Gilchrist, 1922 is a medium-sized fish in the family Microstomatidae (order Argentiniformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Nansenia Macrolepis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nansenia Macrolepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range ? - 458 m . Subtropical west of Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | drobnotlamka velkošupinná |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathymacrops macrolepis | Gilchrist | 1922 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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