Bandfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in muddy habitats, usually in large colonies, each individual with its own burrow. Rises high above the substrate in schools to feed when plankton drifts over, typically in vertical posture .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 69 - 80; Anal spines: 0 - 2; Anal soft rays: 70 - 84; Vertebrae: 45 - 49. This species is characterized by the following: HL 6.3-8.4 in SL; preopercle with 5 blunt spines, the longest at angle. Colouration: head and body orange-pink with double series of yellow spots (smaller than pupil) on the sides; dorsal fin yellow-orange, anal fin yellow and median fins with narrow black margins; paired fins yellow with pink rays .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bandfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bandfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bandfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 10 - 80 m . Tropical; 31°N - 29°S, 47°E - 155°E West Pacific: Persian Gulf, Vietnam, Indonesia (Java to Flores and West Papua), Philippines, Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby to Milne Bay), and Australia (Queensland; Northern Territory and Western Australia).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aconthocepola abbreviata | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
| Cepola abbreviata | Valenciennes | 1835 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 7 records indexed .
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