Shortnosed coralbrotula
📖 Overview
Shortnosed coralbrotula (Diancistrus brevirostris), first described by Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005 is a small fish in the family Dinematichthyidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 5.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 10 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 71 - 82; Anal soft rays: 58 - 69; Vertebrae: 43 - 45. The species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 11 + 32-34 = 43-45, dorsal fin rays 71-82, anal fin rays 58-69; eyes large (2.3-2.8% SL); outer pseudoclasper moderately large, broad, wing-shaped, with tip slightly bent outwards, with a characteristic kink at the base seen from ventral view; inner pseudoclasper bifurcate, both branches of about equal length, broad based, flap-like; narrow scale patch on cheek with 4-5 scale rows, no scales on operculum; head short, with blunt snout; otolith thick with gently curving dorsal rim .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortnosed coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 10 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Loyalty (New Caledonia) and Vanuatu islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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