Scartichthys Variolatus
📖 Overview
Found 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): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. Dentary incisors 80-93; segmented dorsal-fin rays 18; pupil-size black spot on first and sometimes second interspinal membrane; and pupil-size white spots (brownish red in life) on head and body.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scartichthys Variolatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scartichthys Variolatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 9 m . Subtropical; 25°S - 35°S, 83°W - 76°W Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophioblennius fernandezensis | Clark | 1938 | Synonym |
| Salarias rubropunctatus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Salarias variolatus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
| Scartichthys fernandezensis | Clark | 1938 | Synonym |
| Scartichthys rubropunctatus | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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