Radulinopsis Taranetzi
📖 Overview
Radulinopsis Taranetzi (Radulinopsis taranetzi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. Head and body nearly naked except for lateral line scales and several spiny scales scattered above lateral line; a single tooth band on prevomer; length of anal fin base 39%-44% SL; length of caudal peduncle 8%-10% SL . Yellowish brown with four dark brown saddles dorsally; silvery white with reddish-yellow irregular lines ventrally; lower margin of maxilla and branchiostegal membrane black; posterior margin of caudal fin yellow; anal fin black in males .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Radulinopsis Taranetzi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 40 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Hokkaido, Japan and Peter the Great Bay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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