Poromitra Macrophthalma
📖 Overview
Poromitra Macrophthalma (Poromitra macrophthalma), first described by Gilchrist, 1903 is a tiny fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 3124 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 28 - 30. The species is distinguished by the following characters: lower margin of praeoperculum spinulated, posterior margin of the praeoperculum usually unspinulated or in a small number of fish there can be one spinule on it; insertion of ventral fins in front of the vertical of the posterior margin of the pectoral fin insertion; upper jaw not reaching the vertical of the posterior margin of the eye; D II-III,10-11; A I,8-9; first branchial arch 21-24 rakers; vertebrae 28-30; pyloric caeca 4-5 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Poromitra Macrophthalma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3124 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean and the Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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