Indian sweeper
📖 Overview
Indian sweeper (Pempheris mangula) 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 16 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): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 34 - 42; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: 49-60 pored lateral-line scales; 4.5-5.5 scale rows above lateral line; 14-18 (usually 16) circumpeduncular scales; absence of blackish spot on pectoral fin base; usually only the tip of dorsal fin blackish; eye huge, diameter 13.0-15.3% SL, 43.6-51.5% HL; very deep body 44.6-49.1% SL; sides of body usually with irregular faint longitudinal light stripes .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian sweeper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Indian sweeper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Indian sweeper is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 20 m . Tropical east coast of India, and Kovalam in Kerala on the southwest coast.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pempheris erythraea | Kossmann & Räuber | 1877 | Synonym |
| Pempheris russellii | Day | 1888 | Synonym |
| Pimepheris mangula | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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