Maekawa’s perchlet

📖 Overview

Maekawa’s perchlet (Plectranthias maekawa) 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 5.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 150 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. This speces is distinguished from all its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,15-16; pectoral-fin rays 14; lateral line complete, pored scales 30; scale rows above lateral line 3; diagonal rows of large scales on cheek between eye and corner of preopercle 6; antrorse spines on ventral margin of preopercle 2; margins of subopercle and interopercle smooth; its body depth 33.5-34.7% of SL, its width 17.2-17.4% of SL; third dorsal-fin spine longest, with length 46.2-47.2% of HL; caudal-peduncle depth 58.0-63.2% of caudal-peduncle length. Colouration: when fresh: body pinkish-white with five orange-red bands on lateral surface, first band broadest, first, fourth and fifth bands vertical to body longitudinal axis, second and third bands slightly backwardly oblique; small poorly defined yellow blotches scattered below the lateral line, especially along red bands; scales above lateral line white, with distinct red margins; most cheek scales white or yellowish-white, without distinct red or yellow margins; when preserved, body uniformly pale, with reduced nape pigmentation . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Maekawa’s perchlet is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 150 - 200 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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