Nuchequula Longicornis
📖 Overview
Nuchequula Longicornis (Nuchequula longicornis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Leiognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14. This species is characterized by the following features: Cheek and breast naked; fully scaled dorsolateral body surface; anteroventral profile of the lower jaw usually strongly concave; upper oral valve with minute, sparse, slender projections; bicuspid or tricuspid preorbital spine, expanded distally; elongated second dorsal fin spine, reaching beyond base of fifth soft ray when fin is appressed; second anal fin spine not elongated, not extending to the base of fifth soft ray when fin appressed .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nuchequula Longicornis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical; 14°N - 7°S, 100°E - 107°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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