Graham's perchlet
📖 Overview
Graham's perchlet (Plectranthias grahami), first described by Gill, Pogonoski, Moore & Johnson, 2021 is a small fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 12.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 457 to 485 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,15; pectoral rays 18; lateral-line scales 41-42; and gill rakers 6+13 .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Graham's perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 457 - 485 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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