Yellowhead sweeper
📖 Overview
Yellowhead sweeper (Parapriacanthus argenteus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pempheridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 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): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. This species is distinguished by having a midventral, black, pin-like mark, about half length of pelvic fins, within a white band that encircles head of pin just anterior to anus (not present in juveniles); pectoral-fin length 3.3-3.45 in SL; preanal length 1.45-1.55 in SL; dorsal profiles of head and nape are nearly straight; iris in alcohol silvery white; differs from P. guentheri in having smaller eye size (40-50 mm in SL vs. 7.6-7.7 mm in SL in P. guentheri .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowhead sweeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowhead sweeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellowhead sweeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 59 m . Tropical; 26°S - 32°S South Africa and Oman.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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