Elongate bullseye
📖 Overview
Elongate bullseye (Parapriacanthus elongatus), first described by McCulloch, 1911 is a small fish in the family Pempheridae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2 to 60 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Elongate bullseye is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate bullseye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 60 m . Temperate West Pacific: endemic to southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Elongate Bullseye · Slender Bullseye |
| 🌍CES | metařík protáhlý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Papudinha-esbelta |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Низкотелый параприакантус |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pempheris elongata | McCulloch | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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