Ptereleotris Melanopogon
📖 Overview
Ptereleotris Melanopogon (Ptereleotris melanopogon), first described by Randall & Hoese, 1985 is a small fish in the family Microdesmidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 10.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 22 to 42 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 28; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25; Vertebrae: 26. Body pale bluish gray; a broad blackish bar from orbit across corner of mouth onto chin, including median barbel; iris yellow, upper and lower edges, deep blue; opercle with blue markings; an orange-red curved spot at pectoral fin base; pelvic fins yellowish white with pale blue distal margin. Prolonged 2nd spine of 1st dorsal fin in sub adults and adults. Median barbel followed by 3 - 4 very small ones. Species named melanopogon in reference to black barbel on chin: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ptereleotris Melanopogon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 22 - 42 m . Tropical; 5°S - 15°S Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
zooplanktons (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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