Didymothallus Nudigena
📖 Overview
Didymothallus Nudigena (Didymothallus nudigena) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. 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): 78 - 90; Anal soft rays: 57 - 69; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 12+28-31=40-43; rays on dorsal fin 78-90, anal fin 57-69, V in D 1.9-2.3; head with few small, non-imbricate scales on upper cheeks only; single (outer) pseudoclasper wing-shaped with two slender supporters, anterior supporter shorter than posterior one with small distal appendix on inner face, posterior supporter curved, hockey-stick shaped; otolith with undivided short sulcus, its centre anterior to centre of otolith, sulcus not inclined, otolith length to otolith height 2.25-2.35, otolith length to sulcus length 1.9-2.1 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Didymothallus Nudigena is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 16°S - 24°S, 113°E - 122°E Indian Ocean: NW Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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