Uranoscopus Arafurensis
📖 Overview
Uranoscopus Arafurensis (Uranoscopus arafurensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Uranoscopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 13; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: prelingual filament short and wide; preopercular with four spines and inner edge of the supracleithrum with two; no developed occipital lobes; the upper posterior margin of pectoral with a notch; A 13; total vertebrae 26; with a completely scaled predorsal region; normally developed scale between the lateral line and the base of D; oblique row of scales on the sides of the body 51. Colouration: monotonous brown on the dorsal side of the body and with a brown pigmentation of pectorals clearly visible to the naked eye, the lower half colored much more intensely than the upper one .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Uranoscopus Arafurensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 316 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, Arafura Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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