Knapp's Anthias
📖 Overview
Knapp's Anthias (Plectranthias knappi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Body color in alcohol uniformly light yellowish brown. Oblique rows of scales on cheek 6; scales extending dorsally on head to nostrils; maxilla and ventral part of head naked. Scales moderately ctenoid. Posterior , margin of preopercle serrate, the ventral margin with 2 antrorse spines; a few serrae on subopercle and interopercle. Eye large, 3.35 in head. Third dorsal spine longest, 2.15 in head .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Knapp's Anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Knapp's Anthias is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Knapp's Anthias is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 90 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Knapp's Anthias |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix joia filipí |
| 🌍CES | kanic Knappův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Anthias-de-Knapp |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 納普氏棘花鮨 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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