Black-tipped bullseye
📖 Overview
Black-tipped bullseye (Pempheris affinis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pempheridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 38 - 42. Body compressed, eye and mouth (oblique) very large.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-tipped bullseye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - ? m . Temperate Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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