thick-skinned lionfish
📖 Overview
thick-skinned lionfish (Paraliparis membranaceus), first described by Günther, 1887 is a small fish in the family Liparidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for thick-skinned lionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for thick-skinned lionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 732 m . Deep-water; 40°N - 35°N Southeast Pacific: off southern Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | thick-skinned lionfish |
| 🌍CES | terčovka jihochilská |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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