Cleftbelly trevally
📖 Overview
Adults are common in shallow coastal waters where they often swim near the surface. They feed mainly on shrimps, copepods, decapod crustaceans and small fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 22; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. This species is easily recognized by its long pelvic fin which fit into a groove along the midline of the belly when depressed. Scutes are present along its straight lateral line. Adult males have prolonged middle rays in the soft dorsal and anal fins. This species attains 25 cm in SL.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cleftbelly trevally is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cleftbelly trevally is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; amphidromous ; depth range 5 - 100 m . Tropical; 40°N - 12°S, 47°E - 143°E West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
shrimps, copepods, decapod crustaceans and small fish
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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