Odontanthias Hensleyi
📖 Overview
Odontanthias Hensleyi (Odontanthias hensleyi), first described by Moliner, 2012 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from all other species of Odontanthias by the following combination of characters: 15 soft rays in the dorsal fin, 18 pectoral fin rays, vomerine tooth patch subquadrangular to diamond-shaped without posterior prolongation, pelvic fin and caudal fin lobes very well produced, and coloration (side of head with two bright yellow stripes; pelvic, anal and caudal fins bright yellow) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Odontanthias Hensleyi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical west coast of Puerto Rico in Mona Passage.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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