Deep-blackfin butterflyfish
📖 Overview
Areas of collection vary from sheltered rocky outcroppings which are heavily covered by fine sediment to areas exposed to strong currents. Ambient seawater temperature varied between 19 and 21°C during dives conducted in April-May over several years. Azooxanthellate gorgonians, black corals, and solitary stony corals were the most abundant benthic invertebrates in this area .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: less number of pored scales in the lateral line (27 vs. 37-46); longer snout (35.9% in HL vs. 28.2-35.5%); shorter first dorsal ray (12% in SL vs. 16.6-26.6%); longer caudal peduncle (8.5% in SL vs. 4.2-8.2%); shorter caudal fin (15.9% in SL vs. 19.8-25.9%); with a dark brown pelvic-fin spine (vs. white) .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deep-blackfin butterflyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Deep-blackfin butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Deep-blackfin butterflyfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 100 - 130 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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