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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trilobed viviparous brotula

Dinematichthys trilobatus Møller & Schwarzhans, 2008
Max Length
4.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Trilobed viviparous brotula (Dinematichthys trilobatus) 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 4.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 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.

Scientific Name
Dinematichthys trilobatus
Authority
Møller & Schwarzhans, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.6 cm
Depth Range
0–50 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 80 - 87; Anal soft rays: 60 - 67; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trilobed viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trilobed viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trilobed viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical Endemic to the Christmas and Cocos Keeling Is.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5
🧍 Solitary

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.6cm
Dorsal Rays
84
Anal Rays
64
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Møller & Schwarzhans, 2008

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