Armoured blenny
📖 Overview
Armoured blenny (Xenocephalus armatus), first described by Kaup, 1858 is a large fish in the family Uranoscopidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 52.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 80 to 500 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Armoured blenny is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Armoured blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 80 - 500 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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