Yellowspot groppo
📖 Overview
Yellowspot groppo (Grammatonotus xanthostigma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Callanthiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners except G. brianne, by the following set of characters: caudal fin is rhomboid shaped with mid-caudal rays produced; lateral-line disjunct; anal-fin spines are short; differs from G. brianne by the absence of scales on dentary (vs. present), measurements of several body parts, caudal fin rhomboid shaped in both species, but posterior halves of dorsalmost and ventralmost borders of fin slightly concave in G. xanthostigma (vs. gently rounded to convex) and a bright yellow spot at upper base of pectoral fin (vs. absent) .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowspot groppo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range ? - 142 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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