Shining butterfish
📖 Overview
Shining butterfish (Peprilus ovatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stromateidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shining butterfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shining butterfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shining butterfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Also Ref. 101194.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 32°N - 29°N Central Pacific: northern Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cortez butterfish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ヒカリニシマナガツオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pampo-de-Cortez |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | palometa de Cortés |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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