Acanthoplesiops Jessicae
📖 Overview
Acanthoplesiops Jessicae (Acanthoplesiops jessicae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Plesiopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 27 and 65 metres. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the being the only member species in the genus of having scales restricted to the rear half of the body and fused pelvic fins with branched inner rays. Other distinguishing characters are the following: D XIX,5; A VII,5; caudal-fin broadly connected by a membrane to last dorsal and anal rays; 3 cephalic sensory pores on dentary. Colouration: when alive generally brown with numerous small white spots on cheek, opercle, body and dorsal and anal fins; from tip of lower jaw to first dorsal spine with white to orange median dorsal stripe; the posterior edge of dorsal, anal and caudal fins with broad, orange submarginal zone and narrow white outer margin .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acanthoplesiops Jessicae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Acanthoplesiops Jessicae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Acanthoplesiops Jessicae is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 27 - 65 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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