African armoured searobin
📖 Overview
Depth range from 50-600 m and from 288-848 m in the eastern Ionian Sea . Gregarious. Occurs on muddy or rocky bottoms of the shelf. Digs the mud with its rostrum, searching for prey; stands and walks on the bottom with its free pectoral rays. After a pelagic existence, the juveniles live in coastal waters before migrating to deeper waters . Minimum depth range taken from Ref. 27000.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African armoured searobin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 848 m , usually ? - 150 m . Deep-water; 52°N - 15°S, 18°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octonus olosteon | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Peristedion chabrontera | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Peristedion macronema | Cadenat | 1951 | Synonym |
| Peristedion malarmat | Lacepède | 1801 | Synonym |
| Trigla cataphracta | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 684 records indexed .
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