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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Andaman viviparous brotula

Eusurculus andamanensis Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Andaman viviparous brotula is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Eusurculus andamanensis
Authority
Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Eusurculus
Eusurculus
Species
Andaman viviparous brotula
Eusurculus andamanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 84; Anal soft rays: 59 - 63; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. This species possess the following characters: D 78-84, A 59-63, D/A 21-27, V in D 2.2-2.3; vertebrae 12+30-31=42-43; the anterior nostril is positioned 1/4.5 to 1/5 the distance from upper lip to aggregate distance to anterior margin of eye; free pseudoclaspers 2 pairs, the outer pseudoclasper wing-shaped with broad base and distally widened supporter with anterior hook (covered by ligament), the inner one stalked, with slightly widened base and distally with concave sucker-disk; 5-6 rows of scales on upper part and 3-4 rows on lower part on cheek . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Andaman viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Andaman viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Andaman viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical south coast of Sumatra.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm
Dorsal Rays
81
Anal Rays
61
Vertebrae
43

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007

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