Abalistes Filamentosus
📖 Overview
Abalistes Filamentosus (Abalistes filamentosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balistidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 32.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 61 and 180 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 27; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D III,25-27; A 22-25; pectoral rays 14-15 (usually 14); body scale rows 33-39; head scale rows 25-32; upper and lower rays of the caudal fin are greatly produced in filaments; cheek with 3 or 4 longitudinal grooves. Colouration: proximal part of spinous dorsal fin is dark brown; body without yellow/pale blue spots or yellow reticulations; ground color of body is dark brown dorsally, mottled with irregular pale markings, then becoming white ventrally; cheek is brown with greenish tinge .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Abalistes Filamentosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 61 - 180 m . Subtropical West Pacific: Ryukyu Islands to the Northwest Shelf of Australia, and the Timor Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Abalistes Filamentosus.
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