Machida's coralbrotula

📖 Overview

Machida's coralbrotula (Diancistrus machidai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dinematichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 66 - 77; Anal soft rays: 50 - 64; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. The species is characterized by having Vertebrae 11+29-31 (32)=40-42 (43), dorsal fin rays 66-77, anal fin rays 50-64; large eyes (2.4-3.3% SL), D/V 6-7; outer pseudoclasper long, thick, with almost straight hook-like extension in ventral view; inner pseudoclasper anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper, broad, its supporter extended as distinct thorn to nearly length of extension of outer pseudoclasper; moderately wide scale patch on cheek with 5-6 scale rows on upper cheek, 0-2 scales on operculum above opercular spine; head is slender, broad; otolith length to height ratio 2.0-2.1; sulcus short, ratio otolith length to sulcus length 2.3-2.5 . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Machida's coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Machida's coralbrotula is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Machida's coralbrotula is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 20 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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