Stars-and-stripes snakelet
📖 Overview
Stars-and-stripes snakelet (Haliophis diademus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 8 and 12 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 47; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 39. Caudal fin rounded.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stars-and-stripes snakelet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Stars-and-stripes snakelet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Stars-and-stripes snakelet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 12 m . Tropical known only from Oman.
🌿 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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