Torquigener Heemstrai
📖 Overview
Torquigener Heemstrai (Torquigener heemstrai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Tetraodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 8-9; A 7; pectoral-fin rays 14; prebranchial margin with 14 (11-12) long spinules; 12 (14) spinules on the back between just behind mid-dorsal branches of lateral line. Colouration: dorsal half of body blackish brown with many short white lines; an irregular white line running along ventrolateral part of body just above a skin fold from dorsal end of gill opening to caudal peduncle, and ventral part of body white .Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Torquigener Heemstrai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Torquigener Heemstrai is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Torquigener Heemstrai is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 40 m . Subtropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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