Tasmanian ruffe
📖 Overview
Subadults are found near the surface over deep water; juveniles occur inshore from surface waters down to at least 50 m . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. Habitat change gradually occur during the growth of the fish, from epipelagic to benthic (mesobenthopelagic), including talassobenthic. Of no commercial value .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Greyish to dark brown in color; young with spots on flanks .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tasmanian ruffe is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 850 m . Deep-water South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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