Antigonia Saya
📖 Overview
Antigonia Saya (Antigonia saya) is a ray-finned fish of the family Antigoniidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 190 and 320 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): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32 - 35; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 29 - 33. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Antigonia Saya is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Antigonia Saya is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Antigonia Saya is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 190 - 320 m . Deep-water found off Farquhar Island and Saya de Malha Bank; juveniles were caught in open waters of the southern Arabian Sea and off the western coast of Hindostan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Antigonia Saya ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.