Suttonia Suttoni
📖 Overview
Suttonia Suttoni (Suttonia suttoni), first described by Smith, 1953 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 7.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 11 to 24 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20; Vertebrae: 26. Adult body of Comoros specimens when fresh red, with indistinct dusky blotches more dorsally; head dusky red dorsally and on nape, a dark brown strip on side of snout and extending posteriorly from lower part of eye. Opercle with a distinct, horizontally elongate dark brown spot. No dermal flap or small tentacle dorsally on eye. One large pore in interorbital space on each side close to the edge of the orbit; a small median pore posteriorly in interorbital space. Tubular anterior nostril very long, on edge of snout at the base of the upper lip; when laid back reaching the posterior nostril; when bent forward, extending to front of upper lip. Scales without projecting ctenii on posterior edge. Longitudinal scale series 50-53.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Suttonia Suttoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 11 - 24 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Tanzania and Comoros.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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