Etrumeus Wongratanai

📖 Overview

Etrumeus Wongratanai (Etrumeus wongratanai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dussumieriidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 22; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 50 - 53. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 21- 22; A 10; pectoral-fin rays 15-17; gill-rakers 12-13 + 32-33 (total 43-47); vertebrae 52-53; origin of pelvic fins about one-third eye diameter posterior to a vertical at rear base of dorsal fin; colour when preserved in alcohol: dark purplish grey on dorsal half of body (iridescent blue where scales present), abruptly pale silvery grey on ventral half; a faint dusky blotch posterior to upper third of opercle; when fresh, colour of body iridescent blue-green on dorsal half of body, the scale edges of upper two or three rows black, abruptly silvery white ventrally; a semicircular blackish spot posterior to upper third of opercle .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Etrumeus Wongratanai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Etrumeus Wongratanai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Etrumeus Wongratanai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range ? - 26 m . Tropical South Africa to Somalia (Gulf of Aden and off the Horn of Africa).

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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