Fiji threadfin bream
📖 Overview
Fiji threadfin bream (Nemipterus vitiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemipteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. It occurs at depths between 27 and 273 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Suborbital spine absent. Preopercle with 3 transverse scale rows. Pectoral and pelvic fins moderately long, reaching to just beyond level of anus. A line drawn up from posterior edge of suborbital reaching the dorsal profile about 3 to 7 scale rows before origin of dorsal fin. Upper lobe of caudal fin produced into a long yellow trailing filament. Axillary scale present. Color: Head and body silvery white, dusky-blue below. Pelvic fins transparent. Pectoral fins pink, with dusky base.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fiji threadfin bream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 27 - 273 m . Tropical; 14°S - 22°S, 166°E - 177°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fiji threadfin bream |
| 🏳️Catalan | Nemiptères de Fiji |
| 🌍CES | špičatník fidžijský |
| 🌍MSA | Kerisi |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Falsa-caranha-de-Fiji |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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