Beate's coralbrotula
📖 Overview
Maximum length of 14.9 cm TL. Solitary inhabitant of coral reef crevices, cryptic (Ref 90102). Maximum length for female 13.2 SL (Ref 57884).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 84 - 91; Anal soft rays: 65 - 74; Vertebrae: 44 - 46. Diagnosis: Vertebrae 11+33-35=44-46, dorsal fin rays 84-91, anal fin rays 65-74; eyes large (2.6-3.5% SL); outer pseudoclasper massive, hook-shaped, very broad in ventral view; inner pseudoclasper stout, fleshy, not extending over anterior rim of outer pseudoclasper; broad scale patch on cheek, large scale patch on operculum continuous above and below opercular spine . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Beate's coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 38 m , usually 0 - 15 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Micronesia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Solomons, Vanuatu Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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