Pterygotrigla Hafizi
📖 Overview
Pterygotrigla Hafizi (Pterygotrigla hafizi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triglidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 27. This species possess the following distinguishing characters: cleithral spine width 10% SL, ventral to the opercular spine; first dorsal-fin with black blotch between spine membranes 3-6 and with 5 bucklers; naked prepectoral, interpelvic area and nape; scaled breast and belly; pectoral fin with 13 connected rays, dusky with distinct black area over rays and membranes of rays 9-11 with black pigment, remainder of fin pale including distal margin; pectoral-fin length 39% SL, free ray 39% SL; 1 epibranchial gill rakers, 9 ceratobranchial gill rakers, short 3% SL; 27 vertebrae; head and body with few pale spots .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pterygotrigla Hafizi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pterygotrigla Hafizi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pterygotrigla Hafizi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 230 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Maldives.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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