Diagnostic Description
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This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: spinous first dorsal fin ray weakly serrated, more distinct near tip of ray; pelvic fin rays 7-10, usually 8-9; gill rakers first arch (outer/inner) 8-12/14-18; large barbel, its length 20-30% HL; short snout length 16-26% HL; very narrow suborbital 4-8% HL; upper jaw length 43-52% HL; a row of enlarged melanophores along lateral mid-line of the tail; cylindrical body (Ref. 97189).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Trophic Strategy
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Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Feeds on planktonic crustaceans.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Feeds on planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 6187).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli