Longfin perchlet
📖 Overview
A cryptic , shallow-water species collected with the use of ichthyocides . Secretive amongst small boulders or bommies on coastal sand slopes with rich invertebrate and algae growth . Solitary in crevices (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. GR with additional 3-6 rudiments. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longfin perchlet is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longfin perchlet is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 75 m . Tropical; 36°N - 31°S, 30°E - 174°W West Pacific: East Africa to Fiji, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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