Hypoatherina Macrophthalma
📖 Overview
Hypoatherina Macrophthalma (Hypoatherina macrophthalma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Atherinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11; Vertebrae: 38 - 41. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: premaxillary ascending process is long and somewhat narrow, widest point at proximal half; posterior part of maxilla almost straight, not slanting down, with angular upper posterior corner; palatines toothless; anus positioned slightly anterior to pelvic-fin tip (including holotype) or just at the tip (rarely); head length 28-31% SL; upper jaw length 10-11% SL; eye diameter 11-12% SL; postorbital length of head 10-12% SL; distance from snout to pectoral fin tip 45-49% SL; midlateral band is almost straight .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hypoatherina Macrophthalma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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