Blackmargin Dartfish
📖 Overview
Blackmargin Dartfish (Parioglossus marginalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microdesmidae. It inhabits brackish water waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Physical description for Blackmargin Dartfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackmargin Dartfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackmargin Dartfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackmargin Dartfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; benthopelagic. Temperate Southwest Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackmargin Dartfish · Dart Goby · Port Hacking Dart-goby |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dardo-de-Nova-Gales-do-Sul |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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