Scartichthys Crapulatus
📖 Overview
Known only from the coast, on rocky bottoms . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. More than 95 dentary incisors and small dark-brown or pale (brownish orange in life) spots on posterior half of body.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scartichthys Crapulatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 15 m . Temperate Southeast Pacific: known only from the coast of Valparaiso, Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Scartichthys Crapulatus.
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