Southern lesser pomfret
📖 Overview
Southern lesser pomfret (Pampus minor) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stromateidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34 - 39; Anal spines: 5 - 7; Anal soft rays: 35 - 39. The halberd-shaped spines of dorsal and anal fins are conspicuous in both juvenile and adult fish and not embedded in skin. Eyes large, eye diameter 2.8-3.5 in head length. Parasphenoid of skull round curve-shaped, orbital fossa large, semi-circular shaped. Otolith thick and solid, its anterior notch shallow. Number of precaudal and caudal vertebrae few, 12-13 + 17 = 29-30. 3rd to 5th haemal spines of caudal vertebrae triangular, flattened and broadest in the middle part of anterior rim.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern lesser pomfret is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Southern lesser pomfret is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Also Ref. 101194.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical north as Xiamen, Fujian Province, China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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