Two-spot basslet
📖 Overview
Inhabits deep coastal drop-offs . In Java Sea, taken only in dead reef areas in somewhat turbid water . Closely related species such as P. pleurotaenia and P. bimaculatus may spawn at the same time and produce accidental hybrids .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Displays different or stronger color patterns when living together with similar looking species to enhance recognition by females which may lead to further speciation . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Two-spot basslet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Two-spot basslet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Two-spot basslet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 100 m , usually 40 - 54 m . Tropical; 22°C - 29°C West Pacific: East Africa, Maldives and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Twinspot Anthias · Two-spot basslet · Twospot Anthias |
| 🏳️Catalan | Anthias de dos punts |
| 🌍CES | bradáč dvouskvrnný |
| 🇫🇷French | Anthias à deux taches |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Anthias-de-duas-pintas |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 雙斑擬花鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthias bimaculatus | Smith | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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