Pinhead pearlfish
📖 Overview
Pinhead pearlfish (Encheliophis boraborensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Carapidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 150 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 31 - 42; Anal soft rays: 45 - 57; Vertebrae: 119 - 126. Eel-like, moderate to shallow body depth; maxilla free and movable; cardiform teeth present; branchiostegal membranes partly or completely united; swim bladder with thin terminal membrane or bulb; lacking enlarged dentary or premaxillary fangs, dentary diastema, pelvic fins, and swim bladder rocker bone . Pectoral fins small, less than 29% head length; body thick, robust and highly pigmented . : eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pinhead pearlfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pinhead pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pinhead pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 150 m . Tropical north to Taiwan and the Yaeyama Islands; including Mariana and Caroline islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pinhead Pearlfish |
| 🌍CES | jehlička sumýší |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Bozukakureuo · シロカクレウオ · ボウズカクレウオ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-perola-de-Bora-Bora |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? boraboraensis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Carapus boraborensis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Carapus kagoshimanus | Steindachner & Döderlein | 1887 | Synonym |
| Carapus parvipinnis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Encheliophis boraboraensis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Encheliophis parvipinnis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Enchelyophis boraboraensis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Fierasfer boraborensis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Fierasfer kagoshimanus | Steindachner & Döderlein | 1887 | Heterotypic |
| Fierasfer parvipinnis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Jordanicus parvipinnis | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Rhizoiketicus carolinensis | Vaillant | 1893 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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