Poromitra Agafonovae
📖 Overview
Poromitra Agafonovae (Poromitra agafonovae), first described by Kotlyar, 2009 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 13.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2827 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 27 - 28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: spinulated posterior and lower margins of the praeoperculum with a non-spinulated notch at the angular part of the praeoperculum; insertion of the ventral fins in front of the vertical of the posterior margin of the pectoral fin insertion; upper jaw extends to the vertical of the posterior eye margin or slightly extends beyond this vertical; soft rays in dorsal fin 13, in the anal fin 9-10; first branchial arch with 29-31 rakers, vertebrae 27-28; pyloric caeca 7-8 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poromitra Agafonovae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2827 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: High Seas only.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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