Slender splitfin
📖 Overview
Slender splitfin (Luzonichthys microlepis), first described by Smith, 1955 is a small fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 25 to 40 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender splitfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 25 - 40 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Aldabra and Agalega Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Shiny Splitfin Anthias |
| 🏳️Catalan | Anthias cardenal bicolor |
| 🌍CES | kanic aldabranský |
| 🇫🇷French | Anthias fléchette brillant |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Anthias-dardo-cardinal |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 細鱗呂宋花鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naurua microlepis | Smith | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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