Aseraggodes Andersoni

📖 Overview

Aseraggodes Andersoni (Aseraggodes andersoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Soleidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 2 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 68; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 49; Vertebrae: 37. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 68; A 49; lateral-line scales 71; vertebrae 37; dorsal pterygiophores anterior to fourth neural spine 9; body depth 2.4 in SL; head length 4.1 in SL; no caudal peduncle; snout length 2.95 in head length; colour in alcohol uniformly pale yellowish brown, when fresh pale brown with numerous, irregular, bluish white blotches, scattered small dark brown spots, and with 3 rows of large brown blotches (one at base of dorsal fin, one at base of anal fin, and one along lateral line); a large orange-red area over abdomen and posterior head; iris light yellow with spoke-like brown bands; median fins with a row of large dark brown spots at the base, and smaller spots peripherally .: short and / or deep; Cross section: flattened.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aseraggodes Andersoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 2 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives only but expected to occur in other tropical countries in the area.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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