Deep-water drum
📖 Overview
Found over mud bottoms between 70-140 m around islands and between 250 and 600 m on the continental slope . Feeds mainly on shrimps and small fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Deep-water drum is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deep-water drum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 70 - 600 m , usually ? - 180 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deep-water Drum |
| 🌍CES | smuha hlubokomořská |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sciaena bathytatos | Chao & Miller | 1975 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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