Bodianus Thoracotaeniatus
📖 Overview
Bodianus Thoracotaeniatus (Bodianus thoracotaeniatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 320 and 395 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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 spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11. Distinguished morphologically by the following: D XII, 11; caudal fin rays 10 + 12 + 7-9; pectoral-fin rays ii, 15; lateral-line scales 29; scales above lateral line 2½; scales below lateral line 8-10; predorsal scales about 21-24; total gill rakers 15-16; anterior canines of similar size on upper jaw; dental ridge with 7-12 smaller posterior canines to anterior ones, last few sometimes smaller, coalesced at base and set apart from others; prominent canine at posterior end of jaw; lower jaw with first prominent anterior canine ?4?5 length of second; dental ridge with 2-3 consecutive series of smaller canines, first of 6-10 teeth, second with about 6-10 much smaller teeth sometimes separable into 2 groups, teeth confluent at base with acute tips; moderately deep body, 24.1-27.1% SL; moderately long snout (10.9-11.7% SL) and head (36.3-37.5% SL); pelvic fin with first soft ray faintly thicker and prolonged as filament, with tip reaching distinctly beyond anus, to base of third anal-fin ray in some .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bodianus Thoracotaeniatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 320 - 395 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Kyushu-Palau Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bodianus Thoracotaeniatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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