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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

Indian Bunquelovely

Symphysanodon xanthopterygion Anderson & Bineesh, 2011
Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
150–240 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Indian Bunquelovely is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Symphysanodon xanthopterygion
Authority
Anderson & Bineesh, 2011
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
14.5 cm
Depth Range
150–240 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 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

Diet information for Indian Bunquelovely is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Indian Bunquelovely is currently being compiled.

🌍 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

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Anderson & Bineesh, 2011

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