Bryaninops Spongicolus
📖 Overview
Bryaninops Spongicolus (Bryaninops spongicolus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Dorsal-fin rays I,8; anal-fin rays I,8; pectoral-fin rays 15; scales on body reaching to above base of pectoral fins, the longitudinal scale series 52; transverse scale rows 11; body elongate, the depth at anus 15% SL; head width slightly greater than head depth; snout long and depressed, 41% head length, and depressed; eye 28% head length; lower jaw slightly protruding; gill opening extending forward to below center of eye; two pairs of recurved canine teeth on side of lower jaw; caudal fin rounded; pelvic disc broadly oblong and flat, not reaching genital papilla; each pelvic spine flattened to a lobe and joined to frenum, without a pocket beneath; body translucent in life, dusky yellow over abdomen; snout mainly yellow with a lateral blackish stripe from eye to front of jaws; scattered melanophores on head posterior to eye .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bryaninops Spongicolus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bryaninops Spongicolus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bryaninops Spongicolus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 23 m . Tropical; 20°N - 19°N, 37°E - 38°E known from the holotype from off Sudan, with a possible range extension to the Gulf of Aqaba (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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