McGrouther's perchlet
📖 Overview
McGrouther's perchlet (Plectranthias mcgroutheri) 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 7.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 166 and 202 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: segmented dorsal rays 16 with third dorsal spine longest; pectoral rays 14, with all but uppermost branched in adults; lateral line complete, 27-30 tubed scales; no scales on maxilla, mandibles or lower part of snout; lower part of preopercle with two enlarged antrorse serrations; head length 41.9-44.7 % SL; snout length 7.1-9.2 % SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for McGrouther's perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for McGrouther's perchlet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for McGrouther's perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 166 - 202 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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