Flagtail dartfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits protected sand and rubble bottoms . Solitary or in small groups . Usually away from reefs at moderate depth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 24; Vertebrae: 26. Pale bluish in life. Chin with a median longitudinal fold. Scales tiny, closely packed, non imbricate except posteriorly on caudal peduncle. 1st dorsal higher than 2nd fin; rays of 3rd to 5th spines very long and filamentous. Pale markings on head. Named uroditaenia (Greek) in reference to the 2 dark bands on the caudal fin.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flagtail dartfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 40 m . Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 0°S - 15°S Central Pacific: Indonesia to the Solomon Islands and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Flagtail dartfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Flagtail dartfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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