Lizard cabillus
📖 Overview
Lizard cabillus (Cabillus lacertops) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by semi-translucent whitish with short dark band below eye; head and body with irregular blackish spots and blotches; black markings on dorsal fins; sometimes with blackish pelvic and anal fins; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 28; absence of median predorsal scales; prepectoral area without scales; scaled prepelvic area; depressed head, head depth about 1.3 in head width; opening of gill restricted to base of pectoral pectoral fin; depth of body 4.5-5.3 in SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lizard cabillus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical South Africa, Ryukyu Islands, and the east coast of northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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