Ornate jobfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Ornate jobfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Interorbital space slightly convex. Preorbital depth 7.0 to 8.0 times in head length. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. The upper part of the head reddish; the back mainly yellow; the sides and belly silvery, sometimes pinkish; body with very many bright blue spots and vermiculations. The dorsal and caudal fins yellowish.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ornate jobfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ornate jobfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 70 - 350 m . Tropical; 35°N - 24°S, 98°E - 167°W East Africa to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, crustaceans and squids
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentex pristipoma | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Platyinius amoenus | Snyder | 1911 | Synonym |
| Platynius amoenus | Snyder | 1911 | Synonym |
| Pristipomoides amoenus | Snyder | 1911 | Synonym |
| Serranus argyrogrammicus | Valenciennes | 1832 | Synonym |
| Tropidinius amoenus | Snyder | 1911 | Synonym |
| Tropidinius argyrogrammicus | Valenciennes | 1832 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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