Southern sennet
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters. Found in rocky or coral reefs . More abundant over muddy bottoms. Juveniles are encountered in seagrass beds . Often occurs in large schools, sometimes near the surface . Marketed fresh and frozen.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern sennet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Southern sennet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Southern sennet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 65 m . Tropical; 33°N - 35°S, 97°W - 34°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Southern sennet |
| 🇫🇷French | Bécune chandelle |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Ronde Snoek |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | picudilla |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sphyraema picudilla | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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