Jansen's goatfish
📖 Overview
Apparently occurs at least at moderate depths . A poorly known species; no habitat information and no recent sightings .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 24. Diagnosis: Pectoral rays 15 (rarely 16). Gill rakers 6-7 + 20-22 (total 26-29). Body depth 3.6-4.2 in SL; head length (HL) 2.85-3.1 in SL; snout short, its length 1.85-2.3 in HL; barbel length 1.351.5 in HL; posterior end of maxilla evenly convex; longest dorsal spine 1.65-2.0 in HL; penultimate dorsal ray 1.05-1.15 in length of last dorsal ray; pectoral-fin length 1.45-1.65 in HL; pelvic-fin length 1.5-1.7 in HL. Body pink with no dark spot on side of body; barbels are white .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jansen's goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Jansen's goatfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Jansen's goatfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 48 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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