Fanfish
📖 Overview
Fanfish (Pteraclis carolinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bramidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 50 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fanfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fanfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fanfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range ? - 400 m . Tropical Atlantic Ocean: Sargasso Sea; also off Madeira and the African coast between 20°N and 25°N.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pteraclis papilio | Lowe | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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