Sparidentex Belayewi
📖 Overview
Sparidentex Belayewi (Sparidentex belayewi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.3 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): 11. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XI,11; anal-fin membrane black, with second anal-fin is subequal to third anal-fin spine; scale rows between fifth dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 5½; pored lateral-line scales 52; highest body depth 42 % in SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sparidentex Belayewi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sparidentex Belayewi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sparidentex Belayewi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Iraq.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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