Tyler's Boxfish
📖 Overview
Tyler's Boxfish (Polyplacapros tyleri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aracanidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Physical description for Tyler's Boxfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tyler's Boxfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 132 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slender Boxfish · Tyler's Boxfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix cofre de Tyler |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cofre-de-Tyler |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Полиплакапрос |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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