Small-toothed perchlet

📖 Overview

Small-toothed perchlet (Chelidoperca microdon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serranidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 260 and 305 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: pored lateral line scale rows 42; (dorsal-most scale full-sized) scale rows between lateral line and middle of spinous dorsal fin base 3; absence of scale rows on ventral side of dentary; interorbital scales are mostly cycloid, beyond the level of anterior pupil rim, but not reaching the anterior orbit rim; the 5 rectangular dark blotches at or slightly above the lateral line are usually retained; 2 dark blotches on tip of lower jaw (Ref, 123218).p Along the COI gene, the following apomorphic sites have unique nucleotides shared by the two specimens of C. microdon examined so and these nucleotide sites so far can be used for the diagnosis of the species to other congeners .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Small-toothed perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Small-toothed perchlet is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Small-toothed perchlet is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 260 - 305 m . Deep-water West Central Pacific: New Caledonia (Chesterfield I.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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