Splendid threadfin
📖 Overview
Splendid threadfin (Filimanus perplexa) 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 16 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Distinguished by having a body depth of 3.2 or less in SL; seven pectoral filaments, some extending well past midpoint of anal fin; interorbital region of frontals concave.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Splendid threadfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Splendid threadfin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Splendid threadfin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 34 m . Tropical; 10°N - 9°S, 96°E - 116°E Central Pacific: Indonesia and Phuket, Thailand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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