Red viviparous brotula
📖 Overview
Rare species . Solitary inhabitant of coral reef crevices to at least 15m depth, cryptic (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 70 - 76; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 55 - 61; Vertebrae: 39 - 41. Diagnosis: This species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+28-30=39-41, dorsal fin rays 70-76, anal fin rays 55-61; eyes very small (
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 15 m . Subtropical south and east, it is replaced by Diancistrus atollorum.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotulina erythraea | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
| Brotulina erythrea | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
| Calcarbrotula erythraea | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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