Samoan surf sardine
📖 Overview
Inhabits 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): 13 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 20 - 25. Ramus of the ascending process of premaxilla with slight rounded elevation representing postmaxillary process. Dorsal edge of opercle with notch but no process above it.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Samoan surf sardine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical Central Pacific: American Samoa and Pitcairn Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Samoan surf sardine |
| 🌍CES | příbojovčík samojský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pseudosardinha-da-Samoa |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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