Midget stonefish
📖 Overview
Midget stonefish (Synanceia alula) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synanceiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. : short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Midget stonefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Midget stonefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Midget stonefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Nicobar Islands and Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Midget Stonefish |
| 🌍CES | odranec nikobarský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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