Francis' goatfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Francis' goatfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having14 pectoral fin rays; 9 + 22-23 gill rakers; 29 - 30 lateral line scales; no information regarding teeth on ectopterygoid and color of peritoneum .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Francis' goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Francis' goatfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Francis' goatfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 20 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bar-tailed goatfish · Francis' Goatfish |
| 🌍CES | parmice Francisova |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Triglia di Francis |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Trilha-de-Norfolk |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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