Papuan seerfish
📖 Overview
Neritic species found in turbid waters. Sexual maturity is attained at much less than 30 cm fork length. The smallest species in the genus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 25; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 25 - 29; Vertebrae: 54 - 56. Interpelvic process small and bifid. Lateral line gradually curving down toward caudal peduncle. Vertebrae 20-21 precaudal plus 34-36 caudal, total 54-56. Intestine with 2 folds and 3 limbs. Swim bladder absent. Body covered with small scales. First dorsal fin black anteriorly and along distal edge posteriorly. Has the most number of vertebrae and anal fin rays in the genus. Sides silvery without spots, blotches or bars.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Papuan seerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Papuan seerfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Papuan seerfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous . Tropical; 6°S - 14°S, 142°E - 148°E Central Pacific: endemic to the Gulf of Papua off the mouth of the Fly River.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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