Myxodagnus Walkeri
📖 Overview
Myxodagnus Walkeri (Myxodagnus walkeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dactyloscopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 6 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 31; Anal soft rays: 33 - 38. Preorbital length longer than diameter of pigmented eye; upper lip fimbriae usually 10-11; modally 2 pores in 1st preopercular canal; dorsum of head mainly speckled with small brown spots, without large blotches or spots; without a distinct suborbital bar or prominent blotches on lower jaw .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Myxodagnus Walkeri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Myxodagnus Walkeri is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Myxodagnus Walkeri is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 6 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Nayarit, Mexico and Golfo de Nicoya, Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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