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Indo-akatachi

Acanthocepola indica

Not Evaluated Saltwater
最大体长
55.0 cm
栖息水深
50-100m

简介

A bandfish from the Indian Ocean, with a ribbon-like body and distinctive red banding. Inhabits sandy bottoms at 20-100m depth. Burrows vertically in sand; feeds on small invertebrates from the burrow entrance.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 55.0 cm
栖息水深 50-100m

Habitat & Distribution

Sandy and muddy substrates in shallow coastal waters of the Indian Ocean at 20-100m depth. Burrows in soft sediment near coral reef margins and continental shelf areas.

水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
50-100m
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Taxonomy

Eupercaria/misc
Cepolidae
物种 Acanthocepola indica

常见问题

How big does Indo-akatachi get?
Indo-akatachi can grow up to 55.0 cm long.
Where is Indo-akatachi found?
Sandy and muddy substrates in shallow coastal waters of the Indian Ocean at 20-100m depth. Burrows in soft sediment near coral reef margins and continental shelf areas.
What family does Indo-akatachi belong to?
Indo-akatachi (Acanthocepola indica) belongs to the family Cepolidae in the order Eupercaria/misc.

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