Minous Usachevi
📖 Overview
Minous Usachevi (Minous usachevi) 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 13.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 26 and 33 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 26. First spine of dorsal fin is the longest. Posterior spine on the lower edge of lachrymal long, 3-3.2 times longer than the first, directed posteriorly and downward. Inner side of the pectoral fin dark, with a large faint light-colored spot all along the length of the central part. Caudal fin with 2 wide, dark transverse bands, one in the center of the fin and the other distal, but tip of the rays are light-colored. Tubular scales in lateral line 20, the last 2 are separated from the preceding ones. Gill rakers of first gill arch 3 + 1 + 10 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Minous Usachevi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 26 - 33 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Yemen, Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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