Halieutichthys Intermedius
📖 Overview
Halieutichthys Intermedius (Halieutichthys intermedius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 366 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species of the H. aculeatus complex is distinguished by the presence of uniformly blunt tubercles; tubercles almost always absent dorsal to orbit; both inner and outer sphenotic tubercles are strongly reduced; principal tubercles of disk margin blunt with spinelets generally reduced in degree of development .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Halieutichthys Intermedius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 366 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: USA, Gulf of Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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