Pteropsaron Dabfar
📖 Overview
Pteropsaron Dabfar (Pteropsaron dabfar), first described by Iwamoto, 2014 is a tiny fish in the family Hemerocoetidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 82 to 86 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20; Anal soft rays: 24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D V,20; A 24; pectoral-fin rays 17-19; V I,5; dorsal-fin spines are closely set creating a narrow base, the first spine is greatly elongated, reaching to middle of caudal fin; dorsal lobe of caudal fin with filamentous tip; about 33 tubed lateral-line scales, the posterior margin narrowly incised or crenulated; at the anterior end of each maxilla is a short, curved spine (maxillary spine); with a short rostral barbel .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pteropsaron Dabfar is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 82 - 86 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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