Antigonia Kenyae
📖 Overview
Antigonia Kenyae (Antigonia kenyae) 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 4.4 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; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 25. This species is characterized by the following: body elongated, moderately deep, with its upper anterior profile almost straight with shallow notches in front of the eye and beginning of the dorsal fin; scales with deep posterior ridges with short ctenias at the margin; head length 2.1 times the standard length; subvertical mouth slit; lips not broadened; straight premaxillary, with no notch at the alveolar process; retroarticulare without spine; orbit diameter 2.1 times the head length and upper jaw 2.2 times the orbit diameter; 16 gill rakers .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Antigonia Kenyae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 438 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: off the coast of Kenya.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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