New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Egglestonichthys Rubidus

Egglestonichthys rubidus Allen, Erdmann & Brooks, 2020
Max Length
2.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Egglestonichthys Rubidus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Egglestonichthys rubidus
Authority
Allen, Erdmann & Brooks, 2020
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished by the following characters: segmented dorsal and anal rays 7; pectoral rays 17-18; lateral scales 27-28; transverse scales 7; predorsal scales 13-18, extends to middleof interorbital; head and body scales are entirely ctenoid, including the breast, belly, prepelvic area, pectoral-fin base, predorsal, cheek, and opercle; cheek and opercle scales extending ventrally to lower margin; no head pores; head with transverse papillae pattern with some rows raised, forming ridges. Colouration: head, body, fins are generally red to reddish brown, the outer edge of dorsal and anal fins with frost-like, white speckling .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Egglestonichthys Rubidus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Egglestonichthys Rubidus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Egglestonichthys Rubidus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
2.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allen, Erdmann & Brooks, 2020

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Egglestonichthys Rubidus ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.