Bryaninops Translucens

📖 Overview

Bryaninops Translucens (Bryaninops translucens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 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): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VI + I,8; A I,8; pectoral-fin rays 14-15, central 6 rays are branched; body scales reaching to above posterior opercle; longitudinal scale series 46-49; transverse scale rows 9-11; elongated body, its depth at anus 13% SL; head width slightly greater than head depth; short snout, 30-31% HL; eye 25-30% HL; slightly protruding lower jaw; gill opening extending forward nearly to a vertical at posterior edge of orbit; mid-side of lower jaw with 2 pairs of recurved canine teeth; pelvic disk broadly oblong and flat, not reaching genital papilla; each pelvic spine is flattened to a lobe and joined to frenum; truncate caudal fin; color in life translucent except for a narrow red stripe on side of snout and a broad red stripe ventrally on postorbital head and body; when preserved light yellow, except whitish on snout, lips, and fin rays .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bryaninops Translucens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Bryaninops Translucens.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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