Slender blindfish
📖 Overview
A locally abundant, secretive species inhabiting inshore reefs . A female specimen ( 77 mm TL) was reported by McCulloch and Waite (1918) to contain three fully developed embryos, 28 mm in total length. Coloration is reported to include dark pigmentation dorsally. Specimens are also commonly found with copepod remains in the stomach (seen from x-rays). Maximum length for female is 103 mm SL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 97 - 112; Anal soft rays: 57 - 64; Vertebrae: 52 - 57. The species is distinguished by having a very elongate body; vertebrae 19-22 + 33-36 = 52-57, dorsal fin rays 97-112, anal fin rays 57-64, D/A 42-51, V/A 23-26; body with scales; supraorbital pore behind eye present; lower preopercular pores 3, the 2 first tubular; posterior infraorbital pores 3; broad angle on ventral maxilla positioned behind rear of eye; exposed opercular spine bent upwards; lower lip with skin folds; single pair of pseudoclaspers curved, hockey stick-like, thin; penis slightly shorter than pseudoclaspers, with hook at tip; otoliths rounded anteriorly and expanded posteriorly, without postdorsal angle, otolith length to height ratio 2.3-2.4, sulcus wide .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender blindfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slender blindfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slender blindfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m . Temperate; 34°S - 36°S Indian Ocean: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slender Blindfish · Yellow Eelpout |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipulus multiradiatus | McCulloch & Waite | 1918 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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