Antigonia Indica
📖 Overview
Antigonia Indica (Antigonia indica) 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 9.3 cm. 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): 26 - 30; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 25 - 27. Body pale orange, with 2 oblique pale reddish bars. Lateral line difficult to count. Body depth 1-1.2 in SL, more than twice head length. Pectoral fins longer than pelvic fins; slightly shorter than head. Cheeks and operculum with distinct scales. Gill membranes free from isthmus; branchiostegal rays 6 .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Antigonia Indica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 320 m . Tropical west coast of India, Maldives and the Andaman Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Antigonia-indiana |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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