Dolichopteryx Vityazi
📖 Overview
Dolichopteryx Vityazi (Dolichopteryx vityazi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Opisthoproctidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Eyes are telescopic, with a diameter of 4.3% of SL, and are directed upwards; ventral fins are at the beginning of the last one third of the body, located noticeably in front of the vertical of dorsal fin origin; anal fin origin is behind the vertical of the end of the dorsal fin insertion; adipose fin is located behind the vertical of the end of the anal fin; vertebrae number 45; peritoneal spots are three; gill rakers number 28 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dolichopteryx Vityazi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dolichopteryx Vityazi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dolichopteryx Vityazi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 8°N - 7°N, 162°E - 163°E Central Pacific: the central part of the Pacific Ocean in the area of the eastern Caroline Islands, within the bounding box of Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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