Obliquebanded stingfish
📖 Overview
Obliquebanded stingfish (Minous dempsterae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synanceiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 117 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Lowermost ray of pectoral fin slightly enlarged and completely free from rest of fin.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Obliquebanded stingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 117 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Gulf of Oman, Pakistan, and northwestern India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Obliquebanded Stingfish |
| 🌍CES | odranec západoindický |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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