Ctenotrypauchen Chinensis
📖 Overview
This species was collected at depths of 62-65 in the Arafura Sea and 50-70 m from the Samar Sea; possible that this species may be confined to deeper waters than most other members of this subfamily .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 53 - 57; Anal soft rays: 41 - 46. Distinguished by the following: serrated frontal crest with united, bur slightly emarginate pelvic fins; total elements in dorsal fin 53-57; total elements in anal fin 41-46, pectoral-fin rays 14-17; pelvic-fin rays I, 3-5; anal-fin pterygiophores preceding the first hemal spine (AP) 3-4; caudal vertebral count 23-25; longitudinal scale rows 48-66 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ctenotrypauchen Chinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range 50 - 70 m . Subtropical South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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