Poromitra Glochidiata
📖 Overview
Poromitra Glochidiata (Poromitra glochidiata), first described by Kotlyar, 2008 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 10.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1140 to 1250 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished by the following characters: with spinulated (without break) posterior and lower edges of praeoperculum; insertion of ventral fins is anterior to the vertical of the posterior edge of pectoral fin insertion; upper jaw extends beyond the vertical of the posterior edge of the eye; dorsal fin with 11 soft rays, anal fin with 8; rakers on the first gill arch 33; vertebrae 25; pyloric caeca 7 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poromitra Glochidiata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1140 - 1250 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: Great Australian Bight.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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