Dusky brotulid
📖 Overview
Rare species, known from a single male specimen . Solitary inhabitant of coral reef crevices to at least 20 m depth, cryptic (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 74 - 85; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 58 - 69; Vertebrae: 43 - 45. Diagnosis: This species is distinguished by the following: Vertebrae 11+32-34=43-45, dorsal fin rays 74-85 (usually >77), anal fin rays 58-69, D/V 6 (rarely 7); eyes moderately large (2.4-3.4% SL); outer pseudoclasper with hook-shaped extension oriented backward at 90° angle and slightly bent outwards, with a rounded tip; inner pseudoclasper short, joined to outer pseudoclasper anteriorly, with supporter, with small hook and wide thin flap at its base; scale patch on cheek with 5-6 scale rows on upper cheek, scales on operculum only above opercular spine, 3-7 scales in 2 rows; head profile slender, broad; otolith length to sulcus length about 2.0, sulcus not inclined . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky brotulid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dusky Brotulid |
| 🌍CES | jeskyňovka snědá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Ryukyu-itachiuo · Sangoitachiuo · サンゴイタチウオ |
| 🌍MSA | Ikan sutera kuning |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 暗色獵神深海鼬魚 · 暗色獵神深鳚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotulina fusca | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
| Brotunila fusca | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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