Scaly dwarf monocle bream

📖 Overview

Scaly dwarf monocle bream (Parascolopsis townsendi) 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 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 410 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 level of posterior nostrils. Posterior margin of preopercle sloping backward slightly. Lower limb of preopercle scaly. Suborbital scaly. Posterior margin of suborbital fine serrate, no spine at upper corner. Pectoral fins long, reaching to above origin of anal fin. Pelvic fins long, reaching to or almost to level of anus. Color: Reddish throughout with a silvery lateral stripe.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scaly dwarf monocle bream is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scaly dwarf monocle bream is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scaly dwarf monocle bream is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 100 - 410 m . Tropical; 29°N - 7°N, 31°E - 78°E Indian Ocean: including the Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and Arabian Sea.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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