Priolepis Triops
📖 Overview
Priolepis Triops (Priolepis triops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 15 and 24 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Large ocellated black spot in the first dorsal fin at all growth stages. Banded color pattern consisting of narrow grey bars on a yellow background. Lacks opercular scales at all sizes, and tends to have fewer lateral, transverse, and predorsal scales than either P. cinctus or P. squamogena.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Priolepis Triops is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Priolepis Triops is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Priolepis Triops is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 24 m . Tropical recorded from Tonga (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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