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Aphredoderus ornatus Muller & Simons, 2024 Blackstripe pirate perch |
| Family: | Aphredoderidae (Pirate perches) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.82 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: ventrolateral stripe present, and all except A. sayanus by lower mean scale counts; lateral series 42 vs. 46-49, rows above lateral line 8 vs. 9-10, caudal peduncle rows 29 vs. 33-35, and four vs. three dorsal spines. From A. sayanus, this species has a narrower body (mean 30.5% SL vs. 33%). From A. retrodorsalis, this species further differs by having two defined caudal spots and a shorter postopercular length frequently <15% SL compared to >15% SL (Ref. 133071). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||