Black-finned armoured-gurnard
📖 Overview
Black-finned armoured-gurnard (Satyrichthys moluccensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Peristediidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 48 cm. It occurs at depths between 192 and 420 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black-finned armoured-gurnard is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-finned armoured-gurnard is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 192 - 420 m . Deep-water East Indo-West Pacific: Japan, East China Sea, Indonesia and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-finned armoured-gurnard |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | オキキホウボウ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 三鬚平面黃魴鮄 · 三鬚紅魴鮄 · 磯川氏紅魴鮄 · 角仔魚 · 雞角 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peristedion moluccens | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
| Peristedion moluccense | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
| Satyrichthys isokawae | Yatou & Okamura | 1985 | Synonym |
| Satyrichthys moluccense | Bleeker | 1850 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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