Symphurus Hernandezi
📖 Overview
This species is apparently is endemic on the outer continental shelf off the Caribbean coast in a relatively narrow depth range (148–301 m) located off Bocas de Ceniza in Magdalena region and Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona in Tayrona region .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 95 - 102; Anal soft rays: 80 - 86. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a 1-3-2 ID pattern, caudal-fin rays 12, black peritoneum, blind side of head and body with combination of dark, purplish coloration and pepperdot pattern of dark melanophores; further differs from all congeners by the number of abdominal vertebrae; 9(6+3), total vertebrae 51-54; hypurals 5, or less frequently 4, D 95-102, A 80-86, scales in longitudinal series approximately 77-86, no pupillary operculum, eyes contiguous or nearly contiguous, teeth on entire margin of ocular-side jaws, no fleshy ridge on ocular side lower jaw, and no scales on blind sides of dorsal- and anal-fin rays .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Symphurus Hernandezi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Symphurus Hernandezi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Symphurus Hernandezi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 148 - 301 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
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