Opistognathus Fenmutis
📖 Overview
Opistognathus Fenmutis (Opistognathus fenmutis), first described by Acero P. & Franke, 1993 is a medium-sized fish in the family Opistognathidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 27.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 63 to 72 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13; Vertebrae: 26. This large (13.2-21.8 cm SL) species have the following set of characters: truncate caudal fin; D 13, A III; 102-105 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series; 68-73 pored lateral line scales; 26-30 gill rakers on lower limb of first arch; entire length of body with 3 violet parallel lines observed on the Colombian specimens (no spotting or other markings on head or body of Costa Rican specimen except for a series of small dark spots along the distal margin of dorsal fin); 16 caudal vertebrae .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Opistognathus Fenmutis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Employ mouthbrooding to care for their young .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 63 - 72 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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