Synodus Sanguineus
📖 Overview
Synodus Sanguineus (Synodus sanguineus) 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 11.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 54. This species is distinct in having the following characters: D 12; A 9; pectoral rays 13; 54 lateral line scales; 3½ scales between lateral line and base of dorsal fin; 15 median predorsal scales; 54 total vertebrae; 3 anterior palatine teeth of inner row longer than posterior teeth; preopercle scaled to posterior margin, all scales large; membranous posterior flap of anterior nostril slender and leaf-like, when laid back reaching well beyond posterior nostril; body depth 6.6 in SL; eye moderately large, 4.45 in HL; pectoral fins extending posterior to a line connecting dorsal- and pelvic-fin origins, fin length 2.2 in HL; alcohol preserved color pale yellowish with only traces of dark pigment in blotches along lateral line, when fresh red on dorsal 1/2 of body, white ventrally, with V-shaped darker red bars extending 1/2 way into white ventral space, each with 3 constrictions; a vertical series of orangish red blotches in each interspace between red bars, ventralmost in white area between tips of red bars; median and pelvic fins with red cross bands .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Synodus Sanguineus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Synodus Sanguineus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Synodus Sanguineus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range ? - 100 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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