Albula Virgata
📖 Overview
Albula Virgata (Albula virgata), first described by Jordan & Jordan, 1922 is a medium-sized fish in the family Albulidae (order Albuliformes). Adults typically reach 32.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 65 - 68. This species of the Albula argentea complex is distinguished by the following set of characters: 63-67 (mode 65) pored lateral-line scales; 9-10 (9) scale rows above lateral line; 65-68 (67) vertebrae; tip of pelvic fin reaching beyond anterior edge of anus .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Albula Virgata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawning occurs in open waters. Eggs are pelagic .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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