Red jewelfish
📖 Overview
The holotype's stomach was examined and found to be empty, with no trace of biological material and the gonads were analyzed macroscopically, indicating it to be an immature female .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its only Atlantic congener (Odontanthias hensleyi) by the following characters: pectoral-fin rays 20; total gill rakers on first arch 39; a vomerine tooth patch with a posterior prolongation; pelvic fin does not reach base of last anal-fin ray; dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins are scaleless. Colour of dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins mostly dark red .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red jewelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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