Smooth dwarf monocle bream
📖 Overview
Smooth dwarf monocle bream (Parascolopsis aspinosa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemipteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 300 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Head scales reaching forward to between level of anterior margin of eyes and posterior nostrils. Lower limb of preopercle naked. Posterior margin of suborbital smooth or with just a few tiny spines. Pectoral and pelvic fins long, reaching to or beyond level of anus. Axillary scale present. Color: Body rosy-orange; anal fin rosy; pectoral fin yellowish with 2 rudimentary rays.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smooth dwarf monocle bream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 300 m . Tropical; 31°N - 1°N, 41°E - 101°E Indian Ocean: including the Persian Gulf; Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parascolopsis jonesi | Talwar | 1986 | Synonym |
| Scolopsis aspinosa | Rao & Rao | 1981 | Synonym |
| Scolopsis jonesi | Talwar | 1986 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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