Epigonus Gemma
📖 Overview
Common at Curaçao at depths near the lower limit of the Curasub (300 m), especially in caves and crevices along a near-vertical rock wall .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VII-I, 9-10; pectoral-fn rays 16; total gill rakers 25-27; vertebrae 10 +15; pyloric caeca 8-9; pored lateral-line scales 43-44 + 5-6; absence of opercular spine, maxillary mustache-like processes, and ribs on last abdominal vertebra; tongue toothless; no endopterygoid teeth; with enlarged conical teeth on symphysis of lower jaw .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Epigonus Gemma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Epigonus Gemma is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Epigonus Gemma is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 156 - 309 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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