Ascension triplefin
📖 Overview
Overview information for Ascension triplefin is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20. This species is distinguished by the following characters: A 18-20; scales in the transverse series 12-14 + 1 + 9-10; no scales from head, nape, belly, pectoral base and area immediately adjacent to bases of first dorsal and anal fins; maxilla reaching posteriorly to below pupil; eye diameter 7.4 -8.9% of SL; head length 29.2-32.4% of S.L.; first dorsal spine 7.8-8.7% of S.L.; and its colouration .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ascension triplefin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ascension triplefin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ascension triplefin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 2 m . Tropical Southeast Atlantic: Ascension.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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