Christmas longfin
📖 Overview
Christmas longfin (Steeneichthys nativitatus), first described by Allen, 1987 is a tiny fish in the family Plesiopidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 3.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 30 to 40 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Christmas longfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 40 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Christmas Island and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeneichthys nativiatus | Allen | 1987 | Synonym |
| Steeneichthys nativitatis | Allen | 1987 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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