Melamphaes Nikolayi
📖 Overview
Melamphaes Nikolayi (Melamphaes nikolayi), first described by Kotlyar, 2012 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 6.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical 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): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 29. This species is distinguished by the following: first gill arch with 21 rakers; total vertebrae 29, abdominal 12; haemal arch of the first caudal vertebra without a spine ('spur'); D III,15, P 15-16; V I,8; ventral fin originates beyond the vertical of the posterior end of the pectoral fin insertion; anal fin originates beyond the vertical of the last ray of the dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melamphaes Nikolayi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 1000 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Ogasawara Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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