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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Arabian blackspot threadfin

Polydactylus mullani Hora, 1926
Max Length
22.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
14–115 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Arabian blackspot threadfin is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Polydactylus mullani
Authority
Hora, 1926
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
22.2 cm
Depth Range
14–115 m
Latitude
15°S – 26°N
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 24. With 7 pectoral filaments; uppermost extending well beyond posterior tip of pectoral fin. Pectoral fin rays 19-22% of SL; all rays branched except uppermost 1 or 2. Well-developed swim bladder. A large black spot anteriorly on lateral line .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Arabian blackspot threadfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Arabian blackspot threadfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Arabian blackspot threadfin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 14 - 115 m . Tropical; 26°N - 15°S, 59°E - 74°E Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.66
Food Items

shrimps and small fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
22.2cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
26°N – 15°S
Described By
Hora, 1926

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