Lestrolepis Pofi
📖 Overview
Lestrolepis Pofi (Lestrolepis pofi), first described by Harry, 1953 is a medium-sized fish in the family Paralepididae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 19.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 605 metres. 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 32 - 35; Vertebrae: 87 - 91. This species is distinguished by the following characters: two light organs along orbital margin, one at mid-anterior edge and another at the lower margin; D 9; A 32-35; prehaemal vertebrae 32-36 and total vertebrae 87-91; lateral line scales 69-77; dorsalfin origin well before mid-space between pelvic- and anal- fin origins; broad black margin on abdominal ridge .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lestrolepis Pofi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 605 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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