Sevenfinger threadfin
📖 Overview
Sevenfinger threadfin (Filimanus heptadactyla) is a ray-finned fish of the family Polynemidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 38 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 24. 7 pectoral filaments, third or fourth filament, from ventralmost, the longest, not reaching midpoint of anal fin . Body brown above and golden below; fins yellow with black at least at margins; pectorals often mostly black .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sevenfinger threadfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sevenfinger threadfin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sevenfinger threadfin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 10°N - 11°S, 99°E - 148°E Indian Ocean are misidentifications for other species: Filimanus similis, Polydactylus mullani, Polydactylus sextarius (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | seven-fingered threadfin · sevenfinger threadfin · seventhread tasselfish |
| 🇫🇷French | barbure à sept doigts |
| 🌍IND | laas · laos |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | barbudo de siete dedos |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polydactylus heptadactylus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Polynemus heptadactylus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Trichidion heptadactylum | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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