Scottie
📖 Overview
Scottie (Acanthoplesiops indicus), first described by Day, 1888 is a small fish in the family Plesiopidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 7 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 18 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3 - 5; Anal spines: 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 3 - 5. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scottie is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 7 m . Tropical South Africa and from Seychelles, Masirah Island off central Oman, and India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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