Lepadichthys Ctenion
📖 Overview
Lepadichthys Ctenion (Lepadichthys ctenion), first described by Briggs & Link, 1963 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiesocidae (order Gobiesociformes). Adults typically reach 3.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Dorsal fin joined to the caudal but the anal fin free; anus closer to origin of anal fin than to rear margin of disc; six shallow, pointed gill rakers on second gill arch; upper attachment of gill membrane opposite 6th (6-7) pectoral ray; caudal rays 12 . Bright orange, snout and cheeks dark red .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lepadichthys Ctenion is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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