Banded duckbill
📖 Overview
Banded duckbill (Acanthopsaron striatum) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 277 and 292 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 21. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: first dorsal present with 7 spines; anal-fin rays mostly branched; branched caudal-fin rays 10; scales small compared to other signalfishes, cycloid; lateral-line scales 60; peripheral ctenoid; pelvic fin short, not reaching to anus when adpressed; snout terminal, neither jaws projecting; absence of maxillary tentacle; absence of maxillary spine; presence of maxillary notch, weakly developed; opercle with a single, strong spine; subopercle with a weak spine; absence of barbel on lower-jaw tip; absence of anterior-nostril projections; and absence of iris flap .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded duckbill is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 277 - 292 m . Tropical Central Pacific: New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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