Pteropsaron Natalensis
📖 Overview
Pteropsaron Natalensis (Pteropsaron natalensis), first described by Nelson, 1982 is a tiny fish in the family Hemerocoetidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 3.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 65 to 175 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25; Vertebrae: 33. Specimens in alcohol pale in color; 1st dorsal fin black.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pteropsaron Natalensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 65 - 175 m . Subtropical East African coast from Somalia to South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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