Alionematichthys Winterbottomi
📖 Overview
Alionematichthys Winterbottomi (Alionematichthys winterbottomi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dinematichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 20 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 80 - 86; Anal soft rays: 61 - 65; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 80-86; A 61-65; moderately large eyes (2.3-3.0%SL); moderately slender body; many cirri on snout; scales on cheeks and a patch above opercular spine with 5-9 scales; with upper preopercular pore; outer pseudoclasper broad-based, do not extend beyond the hood when in resting position, while the inner one is short, thin, free from the outer one, bifurcate, the anterior pointed lobe short and the posterior lobe much expanded posteriorly; otolith length to height 2.0-2.2, with shallow dorsal rim and weak postdorsal angle; otolith length to sulcus length 1.6-1.7, ostium length to cauda length 3.0-4.5; vertebrae 11(-12) + 29-32 = 40-43 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alionematichthys Winterbottomi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific: restricted to the Fiji and Tonga islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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