Hime Diactithrix (Hime diactithrix) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aulopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
This species is distinguished by the following characters: length of dorsal fin base essentially exceeds the distance from its end to adipose fin; eye diameter bigger than snout length; dorsal fin is composed of 17 finrays, of which 2nd ray is greatly elongated as thread, and last 5 fin rays are longer than others; first branchial arch carries 13-15 gill rakers; 38-42 (usually 40 and more) scales in lateral line; 42 vertebrae; 10-12 well developed pyloric caeca .
Behavioural data for Hime Diactithrix is currently being reviewed.
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical
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