Greatbeard plunderfish
📖 Overview
Greatbeard plunderfish (Pogonophryne macropogon), first described by Eakin, 1981 is a medium-sized fish in the family Harpagiferidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 34.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Greatbeard plunderfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Greatbeard plunderfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 836 m. Deep-water; 74°S - 75°S South Shetland Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇺Russian | Крупноусая бородатка |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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