Toadstool groper
📖 Overview
Toadstool groper (Trachypoma macracanthus), first described by Günther, 1859 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 6. Ventral border of preopercle with strong antrorse spines .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Toadstool groper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 45 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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