Jones' pony fish
📖 Overview
Jones' pony fish (Eubleekeria jonesi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Leiognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. This species belonging to the Leiognathus splendens complex is distinguished by the following characters: cheek no scales; anterior dorsolateral body surface almost entirely scaled with a semicircular naked area on nape; lower margin of inner preopercular ridge smooth; no scales on interspace of pelvic keels; second spines of dorsal and anal fins are weak (width of second spines of dorsal and anal fins 0.72-1.1% SL and 0.60-0.95% SL, respectively); a dark blotch on spinous dorsal fin rather pale, grayish .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jones' pony fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 21°N - 45°S, 43°E - 154°E West Pacific: Madagascar and India to Papua New Guinea; north to China; south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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