Freckled stargazer
📖 Overview
Freckled stargazer (Xenocephalus egregius), first described by Jordan & Thompson, 1905 is a medium-sized fish in the family Uranoscopidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 33.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 180 to 440 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Freckled stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Freckled stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 180 - 440 m. Deep-water; 32°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | freckled stargazer |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benthoscopus laticeps | Longley & Hildebrand | 1940 | Synonym |
| Execestides egregius | Jordan & Thompson | 1905 | Synonym |
| Gnathagnus egregius | Jordan & Thompson | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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