Allen's perchlet
📖 Overview
Allen's perchlet (Zalanthias alleni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 62 and 256 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: segmented dorsal rays 14 (rarely 13); pectoral rays 16 (rarely 15 or 17), middle rays branched; lateral line complete, 31-36 tubed scales; no antrorse spines on ventral margin of preopercle; no scales on maxilla; relatively distinct in having a short dark stripe in front of the eye, a faint dusky stripe from behind the eye across upper side of body, and a faint small dusky spot at midbase of caudal fin (stripes and spot better developed in small specimens) .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Allen's perchlet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 62 - 256 m . Subtropical; 29°S - 33°S Endemic to Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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