Sphyraena Iburiensis
📖 Overview
Sphyraena Iburiensis (Sphyraena iburiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sphyraenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: Pored lateral-line scales 81-85; scales above lateral line 8.5-9.5; scales below lateral line 10.5-11.5. Posterior tip of maxilla nor or just reaching to below anterior nostril. Posterior tip of opercle obtuse just above level of pectoral-fin base. A single row of scales in the suborbital groove not covered with skin. Two distinct longitudinal stripes on the side of the body with fresh (upper stripe usually lost in preserved specimens); lower stripe especially distinct, running from tip of snout through upper part of pectoral-fin base, extending to caudal-fin base just below lateral line; membrane of first dorsal fin entirely transparent .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sphyraena Iburiensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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