Bluemargin dartfish
📖 Overview
Bluemargin dartfish (Ptereleotris caeruleomarginata), first described by Allen, Erdmann & Cahyani, 2012 is a fish in the family Microdesmidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 30 to 45 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 24; Vertebrae: 26. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluemargin dartfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 45 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Andaman Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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