Equatorial longfin herring
📖 Overview
Equatorial longfin herring (Opisthopterus equatorialis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pristigasteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 56 - 62. Belly with 26 to 28 scutes. Lower jaw projecting, mouth pointing obliquely upward; no hypo-maxilla. Dorsal fin origin nearer to caudal fin base than to vertical from pectoral fin base by about 2 eye diameters (or behind midpoint of body by about 3 eye diameters); anal fin long, its origin much nearer to snout tip than to caudal fin base. Scales easily shed.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Equatorial longfin herring is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic. Tropical; 13°N - 5°S, 88°W - 77°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Equatorial longfin herring · equitorial longfin herring · Herring |
| 🌍CES | sledice peruánská |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Экваториальный опистоптер |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Arenquillo navaja · Pelada · Sardina chata |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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