Springer's sand-diver
📖 Overview
Springer's sand-diver (Pteropsaron springeri), first described by Smith & Johnson, 2007 is a tiny fish in the family Hemerocoetidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 2.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 18 to 73 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): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 23; Anal soft rays: 20 - 25; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. This species differs from other species of the Pteropsaron/Osopsaron complex in having only 3 dorsal spines which are displaced anteriorly to lie over the posterior end of the skull, and associated modification of the anteriormost 3 pterygiophores and neural spines; D III, 20-23; A 24-25; vertebrae 35-36 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Springer's sand-diver is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 73 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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