Bengal sand diver
📖 Overview
Bengal sand diver (Trichonotus cyclograptus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichonotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 23 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 45 - 46; Anal soft rays: 37 - 38; Vertebrae: 53. This species is distinguished from other congeners in having the following set of characters: elongated dorsal-fin spines in males absent; D IV,45-46; A 37-38; lateral-line scales 57-59; free dorsal pterygiophores 2; gill rakers 6+23; in males body markings 12; median predorsal-fin scales 10; interorbital width 43.7% of eye diameter; small abdominal scales .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bengal sand diver is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 23 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Bay of Bengal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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