Randall's viviparous brotula
📖 Overview
Rare species, found near reef-sand interface . A 3.8 cm SL female specimen found to be gravid . Cryptic and solitary (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 81 - 86; Anal soft rays: 71 - 76; Vertebrae: 53 - 56. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Randall's viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 38 m . Tropical south to Indonesia including Papua New Guinea; Christmas Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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