Kupang pony fish
📖 Overview
Kupang pony fish (Eubleekeria kupanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Leiognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14. This species belonging to the Leiognathus splendens complex is distinguished by the following characters: no scales on cheek; anterior dorsolateral body surface widely naked; lower margin of inner preopercular ridge smooth; no scales on interspace of pelvic keels; weak second spines of dorsal and anal fins (widths of dorsal and anal spines 0.72-1.2% SL and 0.60-0.91% SL, respectively); dark blotch on dorsal fin rather pale, grayish .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kupang pony fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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