Spotted-fin waspfish
📖 Overview
Spotted-fin waspfish (Apistus shaula) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apistidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 42 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This specis is distinguished by the following set of characters: the inner surface of pectoral fin is white, scattered with numerous black spots; anterior dorsal-fin spines is relatively long, first spine 16.3-16.5% of SL, second spine 17.0-18.7% of SL ,third spine 16.9-19.9% of SL, fourth spine 18.8-21.3% of SL, and fifth spine 18.1-21.2% of SL, in large specimens greater than 9.5 cm SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted-fin waspfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 42 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: northern Arabian Sea, off Oman.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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