Black-edged fin sandlance
📖 Overview
Black-edged fin sandlance (Bleekeria nigrilinea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ammodytidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 42 and 43 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 37 - 39; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15; Vertebrae: 49 - 50. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 37-39; A 14-15; pectoral-fin rays ii,10,ii; absence of pelvic fins; lateral-line scales 114-119; scale rows between dorsal-fin origin and lateral line 2½; gill rakers 7+19-21; vertebrae 26+23-24; jaws with small teeth; scales on central part of body distorted, quadrate, length clearly larger than height pectoral fins length 6.9-7.0 in SL; head length 4.1-4.4 in SL; body depth at dorsal origin 7.8-8.0 in SL. Colouration when fresh, body salmon pink (darker above) with yellow band along belly; caudal fin yellow medially with black-edged upper and lower lobes .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-edged fin sandlance is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black-edged fin sandlance is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Black-edged fin sandlance is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 42 - 43 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Andaman Sea, Myanmar and Thailand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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