Pohnpei coralbrotula
📖 Overview
Pohnpei coralbrotula (Diancistrus pohnpeiensis) 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 8.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 27 and 46 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): 83 - 85; Anal soft rays: 66 - 69; Vertebrae: 45 - 46. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+34-35=45-46, dorsal fin rays 83-85, anal fin rays 66-69; very large eyes (>3.0% SL), D/V 6; outer pseudoclasper large, more than twice the length of inner pseudoclasper, wing-shaped, with moderately narrow base and strongly expanded tip with fleshy bulge; inner pseudoclasper joined to outer pseudoclasper anteriorly, thin, with single sharply pointed tip, slightly extending over anterior part of outer pseudoclasper; moderately broad scale patch on cheek with 5-6 scale rows on upper cheek, 2-3 scales on operculum above opercular spine (1 row); the head massive; otolith moderately slender, length to height ratio 1.9-20 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pohnpei coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 27 - 46 m . Tropical Central Pacific: apparently endemic to the Pohnpei State, Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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