Taeniatus dartfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit coastal waters with silt, sand, and rocks; also in mangrove areas, sometimes with P. formosus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Taeniatus dartfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Taeniatus dartfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Taeniatus dartfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Tropical; 19°N - 24°S West Pacific: Aldabra, Philippines, southern Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, and Palau.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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