Banded Spikefish
📖 Overview
Banded Spikefish (Paratriacanthodes herrei), first described by Myers, 1934 is a small fish in the family Triacanthodidae (order Tetraodontiformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 183 to 194 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 13. Caudal fin rounded .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded Spikefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 183 - 194 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Banded Spikefish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Trombeteiro-do-Pacífico |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Паратриакантод Герре |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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