African deep-water flathead (Parabembras robinsoni)

Scientific name: Parabembras robinsoni Regan, 1921

African deep-water flathead (Parabembras robinsoni)

The African deep-water flathead (Parabembras robinsoni) is a marine fish of the family Bembridae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, found only from southern Mozambique to Durban, South Africa.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Parabembras robinsoni
Family
Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
24.0
Depth range
200–600 m (656–1969 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: found only from southern Mozambique to Durban, South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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