Freckled driftfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits the open ocean . Found under floating weeds or debris. Adults were found under large weed-rafts at a depth of about 20 meters, using the shade as cover. They also form schools . Associated with Sargassum and jellyfish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 23 - 28; Vertebrae: 31. Dark horizontal lines laterally . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Freckled driftfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Freckled driftfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Freckled driftfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 20 - 550 m . Deep-water; 49°N - 43°S, 180°W - 180°E South America (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubiceps multiradiatus | Günther | 1872 | Synonym |
| Parapsenes rotundus | Smith | 1949 | Synonym |
| Psenes auratus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Psenes chapmani | Fowler | 1906 | Synonym |
| Psenes fuscus | Guichenot | 1866 | Synonym |
| Psenes guamensis | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Psenes javanicus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Psenes kamoharai | Abe, Kojima & Kosakai | 1963 | Synonym |
| Psenes leucurus | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
| Psenes pacificus | Meek & Hildebrand | 1925 | Synonym |
| Psenes rotundus | Smith | 1949 | Synonym |
| Psennes cyanophrys | Valenciennes | 1833 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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