Rosy flagfin
📖 Overview
Rosy flagfin (Hime surrubea) is a ray-finned fish of the family Aulopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. It occurs at depths between 170 and 510 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 43. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 16-17, of moderate height, no rays filamentous in either sex, the third and fourth rays are the longest, only slightly longer than shortest rays at middle of fin, 16.9-23.1% SL in males and females, distal margin nearly straight in both sexes, only slightly concave; caudal peduncle length 13.4-18.7% SL; distance from anus to anal fin origin 1.5-2.2 in distance from pelvic fin origin to anus; head length 30.1-33.3% SL; orbital diameter 10.1-11.8% SL; interorbital width 4.0-5.5% SL; snout length 7.6-9.0% SL; upper jaw length 14.5-16.2% SL; pectoral fin length 19.1-22.1% SL; pelvic fin length 23.7-29.5% SL; 9-11 scales between anus and anal fin origin; reddish overall with deep red saddles .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rosy flagfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 170 - 510 m . Tropical Central Pacific: apparently confined to the Hawaiian Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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