Jaydia poeciloptera (Cuvier, 1828)

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Kurtiformes

Family: Apogonidae

Genus: Jaydia

Species: Jaydia poeciloptera (Cuvier, 1828)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Biology


    Nocturnal species. Occurs inshore over soft bottom (Ref. 7300). Lives in holes in the mud during the day. Usually trawled near river mouths (Ref. 48635).

    Habitat


    brackish

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless