Emanuela's boarfish
📖 Overview
Emanuela's boarfish (Antigonia emanuela) is a ray-finned fish of the family Antigoniidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 99 and 129 metres. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 28. This species is distinguished by the following characters:D IX; pectoral-fin rays 13; body deeply rhomboid with greatest depth 113.8-118.8% SL; premaxilla strongly bent in the middle; scales with deep apical crest armed with numerous spines arranged in several rows distributed in almost all lateral surface of crest. Colour of soft dorsal, anal and caudal fins in life bright-yellow Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Emanuela's boarfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 99 - 129 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Andaman Sea, Myanmar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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