Aulopareia Caerulostellata
📖 Overview
Aulopareia Caerulostellata (Aulopareia caerulostellata) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: predorsal scales 0-6; distinct body colouration comprising conspicuous irregular rows of rounded iridescent bluish spots (turned brown in preserved specimens) along the side above midline; fewer spots in juveniles and females; 3-5 irregular rows of iridescent bluish spots that do not overlap with the dark brown blotches along the midline; and 11.8% COI-based uncorrected genetic distances .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aulopareia Caerulostellata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: Malaysia, Singapore.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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