Kami's perchlet
📖 Overview
Kami's perchlet (Plectranthias kamii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28 cm. It occurs at depths between 183 and 480 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,17-18; the third dorsal spine longest; pectoral rays 13; lateral line is complete, 32-38 tubed scales; scales below lateral line to origin of anal fin 16-20 . Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kami's perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Kami's perchlet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Kami's perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 183 - 480 m . Subtropical; 34°N - 17°S, 119°E - 149°W north to Japan; south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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