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Pseudamia gelatinosa Smith, 1956

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Pseudamia gelatinosa Smith, 1956
Pseudamia gelatinosa Smith, 1956
Pseudamia gelatinosa Smith, 1956
Pseudamia gelatinosa Smith, 1956
Pseudamia gelatinosa Smith, 1956
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymPseudamia amblyuroptera (non Bleeker, 1856)
synonymPseudamia amblyuropterus (non Bleeker, 1856)
synonymPseudamia gelantinosa Smith, 1956
synonymPseudamia polystigma (non Bleeker, 1859-60)
🗒 Common Names
No Data
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Marine
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
Contributors
Thomas Vattakaven
StatusUNDER_CREATION
LicensesCC_BY_NC
References
    Diagnostic Keys
    Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 24
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p.
    Description
    Body translucent when fresh; sides and ventral part of head light golden to silvery iridescent; head and body with large brown spots with golden dot on the center; dusky peritoneum with numerous black dots. Anterior nostril with long, darkly pigmented membranous flap. Dorsal part of caudal fin sometimes with an indistinct dark spot. 39-43 scales in longitudinal series. This species has fewer gill rakers and anal fin rays than P. amblyuroptera .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p.
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Life Cycle
    Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
    Size
    Max Length

    11 TL (unsexed) 

    Size

    11.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; )

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka 2001 Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 1. Eels- Snappers, Muraenidae - Lutjanidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 302 p.
    No Data
    📚 Habitat and Distribution
    General Habitat
    Habitat reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 64 m , usually 1 - 40 m
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p. Myers, R.F. 1999 Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330 p.
    Description
    Remark

    Known from the Laccadive Sea

    Occurrence

    native 

    Distribution

    Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to French Polynesia, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Sydney Harbor, New South Wales (Australia). Not yet reported from the Persian Gulf, India, Malaysia, Lord Howe Island, Hawaiian Islands, Marquesan Islands, Pitcairn Group, and Easter Island . Recently recorded from India .

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p.
    No Data
    📚 Occurrence
    No Data
    📚 Demography and Conservation
    Conservation Status
    Not Evaluated IUCN 2006
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4362, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
    No Data
    📚 Uses and Management
    📚 Information Listing
    References
    Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p.
    Overview > Diagnostic > Description
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p.
    Natural History > Life Cycle
    1. Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
    Natural History > Size
    1. Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka 2001 Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 1. Eels- Snappers, Muraenidae - Lutjanidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 302 p.
    Habitat and Distribution > General Habitat
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p. Myers, R.F. 1999 Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330 p.
    Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
    1. Randall, J.E., E.A. Lachner and T.H. Fraser 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific apogonid fish genus Pseudamia, with descriptions of three new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (6):23 p.
    Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
    No Data
    📚 Meta data
    🐾 Taxonomy
    📊 Temporal Distribution
    📷 Related Observations
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