Serranus Drewesi

📖 Overview

Serranus Drewesi (Serranus drewesi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serranidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D X,11; A III, 6; P 14; gill rakers 3 + 11; scales below 1D origin about 5 and below 2D 4+1+8-9; pored lateral line scales 44, circumpeduncular scales 1+9+1+10 (total 21); tubular anterior nostril, the rim is greatly elevated posteriorly and having 7-8 long cirri at tip; cycloid scales except for a hard, sharply spinulated suprascapular scale bone above the upper opening of the gill cover; a weakly emarginate caudal fin, with upper and lower lobes about equal; interradial membrane of soft dorsal and anal fins scaly on basal 1/2 to 1/3; cycloid scales covering the nape, opercle, preopercle, interopercle, mandibualr ramus, pectoral-fin base and chest; presence of a bold, black spot between the last 3 spines and first soft dorsal ray formed above broad black saddle on dorsal half of body .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Serranus Drewesi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 19 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Serranus Drewesi.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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