Pelontrus Moretonensis
📖 Overview
Pelontrus Moretonensis (Pelontrus moretonensis), first described by Gill, Pogonoski, Moore & Johnson, 2021 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,16 with third dorsal spine longest, bearing fleshy pennant; pectoral rays 13, all rays unbranched; lateral line complete with 27-29 tubed scales; predorsal scales extending anteriorly to vertical through posterior edge of pupil; preopercle finely serrated posteriorly, with two enlarged antrorse serrations ventrally .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pelontrus Moretonensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 77 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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