Spotted fanfish
📖 Overview
Spotted fanfish (Pteraclis veliferum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bramidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 50 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53 - 57; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 46 - 50. Metallic silver in color; dorsal and anal fins blue-black with silver trimmings. specimens: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted fanfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous . Temperate West Pacific: southern Africa including Walters Shoal to Australia and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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