Cooke's sandburrower
📖 Overview
Found in sand along shores exposed to wave action or in the spur and groove zone. Feeds on chironomid insects (56%), amphipods Amphilocus menehune, Cymadusa hawaiiensis, Grammaropsis atlantica, and unidentified gastropod .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 36 - 39; Anal soft rays: 34 - 38. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 36-39; A 34-38; pectoral rays 10-11; pelvic rays I,5; caudal-fin rays branched; scales only along the lateral line; lateral line descending gradually from the upper end of the gill opening to the lower edge of caudal peduncle, 54-57 pored scales; body depth 12.6-15.0 in SL; a series of cirri on the side of the lower lip; origin of anal fins below 4th or 5th ray of the dorsal fin; colouration - whitish to pale gray with 11-12 edged, yellow brown spots dorsally on body which appear as short triangular bars when viewed from the side, the side of the body usually has a narrow blackish stripe, radiating from eye are narrow brown bars .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cooke's sandburrower is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 15 m . Tropical Central Pacific: endemic to Hawaii (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
chironomid insects (56%), amphipods Amphilocus menehune, Cymadusa hawaiiensis, Grammaropsis atlantic
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystallodytes cookei cookei | Fowler | 1923 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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