Bigscale goatfish
📖 Overview
Bigscale goatfish (Pseudupeneus grandisquamis), first described by Gill, 1863 is a medium-sized fish in the family Mullidae (order Mulliformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 67 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigscale goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 67 m . Subtropical; 33°N - 21°S, 118°W - 70°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | bigscale goatfish · chivo |
| 🌍CES | parmice velkošupinná |
| 🇫🇷French | Rouget-barbet trille |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce capra a scaglie grosse · Triglia a scaglie grosse |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Trilha-sangrento |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chivo escamoso · Chivo rosado · Salmonete gringuito · chivo escamudo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upeneus grandisquamis | Gill | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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