Dactylanthias Aplodactylus
📖 Overview
Dactylanthias Aplodactylus (Dactylanthias aplodactylus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 250 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dactylanthias Aplodactylus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dactylanthias Aplodactylus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dactylanthias Aplodactylus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 200 - 250 m . Tropical West Pacific: Maldives, Indonesia and the Tuamotu Archipelago.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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