Hawaiian surf sardine
📖 Overview
Inhabits rough surf and waves around rocky headlands and reefs. Nothing is known of the biology of this species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 20 - 25. Teeth in jaws restricted to first third along free edge of premaxilla. Dorsal edge of opercle without notch and process .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hawaiian surf sardine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical; 28°N - 28°S Pacific Ocean: Marshall Islands, Hawaii and Rapa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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