Few-pored coralbrotula
📖 Overview
Few-pored coralbrotula (Diancistrus manciporus) 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 5.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 15 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 79 - 84; Anal soft rays: 64 - 67; Vertebrae: 43 - 45. This species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+32-34=43-45, dorsal fin rays 79-84, anal fin rays 64-67; outer pseudoclasper with hook-like short and pointed extension and slightly bent distally and with thin supporter; inner pseudoclasper anteriorly connected to outer pseudoclasper, wide and concave due to broad thin flap, strongly anteriorly inclined; no scales on operculum; upper preopercular pore absent .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Few-pored coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Tongatapu, Tonga.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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