Futuna's emperor
📖 Overview
Occurs in swift clear streams with rocky bottom; collected at an altitude of 147 m. Observed to swim in open water and are not always on the bottom of the river. Although feeding habits have not been studied, a few examined specimens apparently feed on aquatic insects and crustaceans (Atyidae) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Species distinguished by females having 4-7 closely set, slightly flexible tricuspid premaxillary teeth and 2-4 canine-like teeth at the tips of the premaxilla; adult males with 4-7 premaxillary fixed recurved conical to canine-like teeth; females with 19-20 scales along lateral midline; small tongue, rounded and mostly free from floor of mouth anteriorly; pelvic disc fused to belly between fifth rays only .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Futuna's emperor is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Futuna's emperor is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Futuna's emperor is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Endemic (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects and crustaceans (Atyidae) (ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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