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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Winged coralbrotula

Diancistrus alatus Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
2–7 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Winged coralbrotula is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Diancistrus alatus
Authority
Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.2 cm
Depth Range
2–7 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Body slender, small; vertebrae 11+ 31 = 42; dorsal fin rays 79; anal fin rays 59; outer pseudoclasper large, wing-shaped, bent outwards, with flat, broad supporter; inner pseudoclasper is free, broad-based, bifurcate, its anterior branch twice as long as posterior branch extending over anterior part of outer pseudoclasper, both with rounded tip; scale patch only on cheek, no scales on operculum; otolith length to sulcus length 2.2 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Winged coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Winged coralbrotula is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Winged coralbrotula is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 7 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Tonga Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005

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