Barred spiny basslet
📖 Overview
Found in tidal pools around coral reefs and lagoons . Benthic . Eggs are guarded by the male parent . Solitary, secretive crevice dweller (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 5; Anal spines: 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 3 - 5. Similar to A. hiatti but differs by having a lateral line in 3 parts, more lateral scale rows (35-36 versus 28-30), and no spines in the operculum. : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barred spiny basslet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 10 m . Temperate; 30°N - 32°S, 120°E - 169°E south to Australia; east to New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Banded Longfin · Banded Longfin Basslet · Banded Spiny Basslet · Barred Spiny Basslet · Spiny Basslet |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Togetanabatauo · トゲタナバタウオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Assessor-espinhoso |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Широкополосый белонептеригион |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 橫帶針翅鮗 · 針鰭鮗 · 黑七夕魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthoclinus fasciolatus | Ogilby | 1889 | Synonym |
| Belonepterygion fasciatus | Chen & Liang | 1948 | Synonym |
| Ernogrammoides fasciatus | Chen & Liang | 1948 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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