Aseraggodes Cheni
📖 Overview
Aseraggodes Cheni (Aseraggodes cheni) 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 7.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 14 and 48 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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 soft rays (total): 68 - 75; Anal soft rays: 46 - 51. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 68-75; A 46-51, all branched; 73-76 lateral-line scales; 36-38 vertebrae; dorsal pterygiophores anterior to 4th neural spine 13 or 14 (only 1 with 13); body depth 2.45-2.65 SL; head length 4.5-4.65 SL; caudal-peduncle length 7.7 8.2 in head length; snout length 2.4-2.65 in head length; preorbital length 2.4-2.5 in head length; eye diameter 4.65-5.25 in head length; interorbital space narrow, 11.1-14.4 in head length; tubular anterior nostril reaching edge of eye when depressed posteriorly; longest dorsal ray 1.6-1.9 in head length; caudal fin 3.15-3.55 SL; pelvic fins reaching or nearly reaching base of 4th anal ray, 1.65-1.75 in head length, 9-16 cteni on scales, not projecting very far beyond scale margins; front edge of snout and ventral edge of head with 2 rows of lappet-like cirri; color when fresh light brown with irregular white and dark brown markings, a few white ones forming broken circles, while dark brown ones may border or partly encircle the white; 2 prominent white bands on snout and 3 extending downward from lower eye; fin rays with small dark brown spots .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aseraggodes Cheni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 14 - 48 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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