Garnet sandy
📖 Overview
Garnet sandy (Novaculops compressus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 90 and 105 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: pectoral-fin rays 13; pored lateral-line scales 20 + 5 with scale rows above lateral line 4, below 9; total gill rakers 16; snout length 11.1% of SL; orbit diameter 10.0-10.1 % of SL; body depth 30.9% of SL; anal-fin base length 36.2-37.6 % of SL; first dorsal-fin spine length 6.4-7.0 % of SL, pectoral fin axil black with first two dorsal-fin membranes black .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Garnet sandy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 90 - 105 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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