Arabian blackspot threadfin
📖 Overview
Arabian blackspot threadfin (Polydactylus mullani), first described by Hora, 1926 is a medium-sized fish in the family Polynemidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 22.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 14 to 115 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 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
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 14 - 115 m . Tropical; 26°N - 15°S, 59°E - 74°E Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea.
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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