Boulenger's anthias
📖 Overview
Boulenger's anthias (Sacura boulengeri), first described by Heemstra, 1973 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 19.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Caudal fin lunate.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Boulenger's anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 49 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Oman and Pakistan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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