Halimuraena Lepopareia
📖 Overview
Halimuraena Lepopareia (Halimuraena lepopareia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 2 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 47 - 50; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 37 - 40. Gill membranes fused ventrally but free from isthmus. Shoulder with a dark ocellated spot. Preopercular canal with 6 pores; 8 suborbital pores; possess a bilateral, anterior interorbital pore. Cheeks, opercles and nape scaled. Second intermittent lateral line along midlateral septum, with 18-56 pored scales.: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Halimuraena Lepopareia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 2 m. Tropical; 10°S - 16°S Indian Ocean: Pamanzi Island, Comoros to Nossi Bé, northern Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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