Indian ruff
📖 Overview
Indian ruff (Psenopsis cyanea), first described by Alcock, 1890 is a medium-sized fish in the family Centrolophidae (order Scombriformes). Adults typically reach 23.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 179 to 300 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species schools in loose to tight aggregations.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian ruff is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 179 - 300 m . Deep-water east and west coasts of India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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