Synodus Pylei
📖 Overview
Synodus Pylei (Synodus pylei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 90 and 99 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 55 - 56. This species is distinct in having the following characters: D 14-15; A 9-10; pectoral rays 13; 55-56 lateral line scales; 4½ scales between lateral line and base of dorsal fin; 15 median predorsal scales; 55-56 vertebrae; 14 predorsal vertebrae; 5-6 peritoneal spots; 3 anterior palatine teeth of inner row longer than posterior teeth; preopercle fully scaled; anterior nostril's membranous posterior flap long and thin, narrowing to a filamentous tip reaching well beyond posterior nostril when laid back; body depth 6.45-6.55 in SL; pectoral fins reaching posterior to a line connecting dorsal- and pelvic-fin origins, fin length 2.1-2.15 in HL; alcohol preserved color pale yellowish, when fresh pale pink with 8 light orangish red bars on body that narrow ventrally, even-numbered bars darker; dorsal and pelvic fins faintly banded with light red and white .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Synodus Pylei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 90 - 99 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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