Parabembras Multisquamata
📖 Overview
Parabembras Multisquamata (Parabembras multisquamata), first described by Kai & Fricke, 2018 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bembridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 299 to 444 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: differs from P. robinsoni in having 2 lachrymal spines and absence of symphyseal knob on the lower jaw; differs from P. curta in having usually D1 X (vs. VIII-IX in P. curta), supraocular spines 9-11 (vs. 6-8), and pored lateral line scales 40-44 (vs. 34-39) .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parabembras Multisquamata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 299 - 444 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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