Indian Bunquelovely
📖 Overview
Indian Bunquelovely (Symphysanodon xanthopterygion), first described by Anderson & Bineesh, 2011 is a small fish in the family Symphysanodontidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 14.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 150 to 240 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A species of Symphysanodon distinguishable from the other species of the genus by the following combination of characters. First caudal vertebra with parapophyses. Total gillrakers on first arch 38 to 42. Lateral line scales 54 to 59. Sum of lateral-line scales plus total number of gillrakers on individual specimens 94 to 101. Head length 33 to 37% SL. Head depth 18 to 21% SL. Snout length 5 to 6 % SL. Body depth 24 to 27 % SL. Lower caudal-fin lobe bright yellow; bright yellow spot usually present on posterior part of opercle .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian Bunquelovely is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 150 - 240 m . Tropical; 10°N - 9°N, 75°E - 76°E Known from the southeastern Arabian Sea off the Kerala Coast of southern India (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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