Acanthaphritis Barbata
📖 Overview
Acanthaphritis Barbata (Acanthaphritis barbata), first described by Okamura & Kishida, 1963 is a small fish in the family Hemerocoetidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 82 to 427 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 23; Anal soft rays: 15 - 29. Barbel at tip of snout (Ref 12932).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acanthaphritis Barbata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 82 - 427 m . Subtropical; 26°N - 33°S, 119°E - 155°E West Pacific: Myanmar to the Philippines, south to Japan and north to N Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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