aquarium
📖 Overview
aquarium (Poroanthias pelicieri), first described by Randall & Shimizu, 1994 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 4.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 50 to 95 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. Unique among the others in having three ventrally-directed to antrorse spines on the ventral margin of the preopercle.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 95 m . Tropical South Africa (northern KwaZulu-Natal), and probably also off Madagascar and Mozambique at comparable depths.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
📊 Population Dynamics
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