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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Indian sevenfinger threadfin

Filimanus similis Feltes, 1991
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Indian sevenfinger threadfin (Filimanus similis) 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 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Filimanus similis
Authority
Feltes, 1991
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
13 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Distinguished by having seven pectoral filaments, not reaching midpoint of anal fin; depth of posterior margin of maxilla less than eye diameter; snout pointed; and body in life, usually brown above and golden or silvery below.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Indian sevenfinger threadfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 26°N - 5°N, 64°E - 100°E west coast of Malay Peninsula.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
13cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Feltes, 1991

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