Dark-finned stargazer
📖 Overview
Dark-finned stargazer (Uranoscopus brunneus) 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 26 cm. It occurs at depths between 315 and 625 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 25. This moderately-sized species is distinguished by the following characters: a moderately large head, its length 3.2 in SL; lower edge of preopercle with 8 spines; labial fimbriae poorly-developed; anterior nostril has a long tubiform valve, posterior nostril a slit-like pore; supracleithrum has a sharp spine at rear end and five small spines inside; dorsoposterior margin of pectoral fin is concave; 62 oblique scale-rows along the sides of the body in adult; pectoralfin membranes dark brown . Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark-finned stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dark-finned stargazer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dark-finned stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 315 - 625 m . Subtropical West Pacific: Indonesia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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