Silverbelly
📖 Overview
Overview information for Silverbelly is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silverbelly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Silverbelly is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Silverbelly is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 100 m . Temperate; 26°S - 45°S, 112°E - 150°E Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to Victoria, including Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chthamalopteryx melbournensis | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
| Gerres melbournensis | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
| Parequula melbourunensis | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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