Pseudotrichonotus Xanthotaenia
📖 Overview
Pseudotrichonotus Xanthotaenia (Pseudotrichonotus xanthotaenia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudotrichonotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It occurs at depths between 87 and 110 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 33; Anal soft rays: 13; Vertebrae: 49. Head pointed. Body beam-like. Mouth small. Upper jaw protrusible; protruding slightly beyond the lower one when mouth is closed. Interorbital space is very narrow; just less than 1/3 of eye diameter. Branchiostegal rays 6. Gill rakers spinelike, 4 + 1 + 8. Caudal fin rays 8 - 10 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudotrichonotus Xanthotaenia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 87 - 110 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | pískovníček indooceánský |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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