Foa Yamba
📖 Overview
Foa Yamba (Foa yamba) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apogonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 6 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: brownish-red irregular spots on body; usually 9 pored lateral-line scales; alternating markings on second dorsal, anal and caudal fins; juveniles and young individuals with three regular bars on body .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Foa Yamba is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 6 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Australia, known only from the Clarence River, Yamba, New South Wales.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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