Hakeling
📖 Overview
Hakeling (Physiculus fulvus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 139 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 57 - 67; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 48 - 58. Dorsal and anal fin margins and posterior margin of caudal fin blackish; abdomen purplish; lips black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hakeling is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hakeling is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hakeling is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 139 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hakeling · metallic codling |
| 🌍CES | morida plavá |
| 🇫🇷French | physicule fauve |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kogane-chigodara · コガネチゴダラ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Бурый физикулюс |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | carbonero metálico |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 金色小褐鱈 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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