Saurida Tweddlei
📖 Overview
Saurida Tweddlei (Saurida tweddlei), first described by Russell, 2015 is a large fish in the family Synodontidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 40.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 57 to 127 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12; Vertebrae: 49 - 50. This species can be distinguished by the following set of characters: D 12-13; P 14-15; lateral-line scales 53-55; rows of transverse scales 4 1/2 above lateral line, 5 1/2 below lateral line; pectoral fins moderately long (reaching at or just above the line form origin of pelvic fins to origin of dorsal fin); 2 rows of teeth on outer palatines; 0-3 teeth on vomer; tongue with ca. 4-5 rows of teeth posteriorly; caudal peduncle compressed (depth greater than width); stomach and intestine pale whitish .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saurida Tweddlei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 57 - 127 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Seychelles and Saya de Malha Bank, Mascarene Plateau.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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