Cape armourhead
📖 Overview
Cape armourhead (Pentaceros capensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pentacerotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. It occurs at depths between 70 and 300 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 4 - 9; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Brownish in color.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cape armourhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 70 - 300 m . Subtropical Southeast Atlantic to West Indian Ocean: Point Nolloth, South Africa to southern Mozambique, and Reunion I.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cape armorhead · Cape armourhead |
| 🌍CES | kostlivka kapská |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ケープツボダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Espartano-do-cabo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Капская рыба-кабан |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinquarias capensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Quinquarius capensis | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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