Saurida Macrolepis
📖 Overview
Saurida Macrolepis (Saurida macrolepis), first described by Tanaka, 1917 is a medium-sized fish in the family Synodontidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 25.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 100 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Saurida Macrolepis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saurida Macrolepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 100 m . Tropical West Pacific: southern Japan, East China Sea, Gulf of Tongking, Gulf of Thailand, Australia, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Suez, Zanzibar, and off Zambezi River, Eastern Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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