Butterfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits shallow inshore waters where rocks and brown algae are abundant. Browses on algae and feeds mainly on brown algae Carpophyllum , Lessonia spp., and Macrocystis spp. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Butterfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 20 m . Subtropical; 35°S - 48°S, 166°E - 179°E Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and probably Australia.
🌿 Ecology
brown algae Carpophyllum (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callyodon coregonoides | Parkinson | 1843 | Heterotypic |
| Coregonoides vittatus | Solander | 1843 | Heterotypic |
| Coridodax pullus | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Odax vittatus | Richardson & Solander | 1843 | Synonym |
| Scarus pullus | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Butterfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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