Pelagocephalus Coheni
📖 Overview
Pelagocephalus Coheni (Pelagocephalus coheni), first described by Tyler & Paxton, 1979 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 17. This species is distinguished by its plate-like nasal apparatus and bifurcate ventral flange of the parasphenoid . : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pelagocephalus Coheni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Southeast Pacific: Norfolk Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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