Gymnocranius Indicus
📖 Overview
Occurrence based on underwater sightings of solitary individuals at ca. 18-25 m depth on the outer slope of the reef off Saint-Gilles on the western coast of Reunion Island, above a bottom constituted by sand, lava boulders, and sparse coral colonies .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body shape oblong to elongate, SL/BDd ratio 2.7-3.1, forehead prominent; caudal fin is large, moderately forked with a subtle middle notch, its lobes slightly convex inside; flanks silvery; anal fin, caudal fin, dorsal fin, and pectoral fin reddish to red; distinctive dark patch above eye; protruding, large eyes (eye diameter reaching 37-40% of head length) .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gymnocranius Indicus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gymnocranius Indicus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gymnocranius Indicus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 18 - 25 m . Tropical West Sumatra and West Java).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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