Sandfish (species: Gonorynchus greyi) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Gonorynchus greyi
Sandfish


©J.E. Randall: Beaked Salmon (Gonorynchus greyi)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Gonorhynchiformes
Family Gonorynchidae
Genus Gonorynchus
Species Gonorynchus greyi
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 50 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Up to 160 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in the Southwest Pacific in Australia, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island, New Zealand, and Kermadec Islands. In the Southeast Pacific they are found at the Desventuradas Islands.

Adults are benthic fishes in shallow estuaries and outer shelf; juveniles are pelagic in open ocean. (Fishbase)

Behaviour

Adults bury themselves head first when disturbed. (Fishbase)

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