Apogonichthyoides Euspilotus
📖 Overview
Apogonichthyoides Euspilotus (Apogonichthyoides euspilotus), first described by Fraser, 2006 is a small fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body with numerous, small dark spots (brownish in alcohol); below the eye is a broad darkish cheek mark; from the eye to beginning of opercle, a darkish mark; smooth to slightly crenulate ventral margin of preopercle; 8 gill rakers on the first arch, well-developed; pectoral-fin rays 17; D VII(I) - I, 9; stomach, intestine, and peritoneum pale .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apogonichthyoides Euspilotus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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