Dart sand-diving lizardfish
📖 Overview
This species was collected from 100 m on sand, possibly from finer shell hash deposits. This collection also yielded high diversity of other organisms, including a large amount of sponges, as well as rubble while the second area of collection included gorgonians and shell hash
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 33; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 48 - 50. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: Dorsal-fin origin is well behind the pelvic fin origin, predorsal length 39.6-41.2% SL; D 31-33; A 12 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dart sand-diving lizardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 100 - 120 m . Tropical Indian Ocean, Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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