Dentex Fourmanoiri
📖 Overview
Dentex Fourmanoiri (Dentex fourmanoiri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sparidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 210 and 290 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): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Acute snout 70-80°. Eye diameter 2.4-3.35 times in HL. Distal margins of dorsal and caudal fins bright yellow. Snout and suborbital region naked; cheeks, opercle scaly; preopercle scaly except at its posterior margin. Mouth low, slightly oblique. Scales on transverse series 5-6 + 12-15 .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dentex Fourmanoiri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dentex Fourmanoiri is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dentex Fourmanoiri is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 210 - 290 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: Chesterfield Islands and New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | zubatec Fourmanoirův |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 弗氏牙鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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