Mascarenichthys Remotus
📖 Overview
Mascarenichthys Remotus (Mascarenichthys remotus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 76 - 77; Anal soft rays: 62 - 63; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 12 + 30-31= 42- 43; rays on dorsal fin 76-77 and on anal fin 62-63; head with scale patch on cheeks with 4 rows on upper cheek and 2 rows on lower cheek; pseudoclaspers, 2 pairs, outer pseudoclasper flap-shaped, bent outwards, with pointed tip and symmetrical fleshy expansions anterior and posterior, inner pseudoclasper small, narrow, anteriorly inclined, not hidden in below isthmus in resting position; otolith with sulcus with separate small cauda and large ostium, otolith length to otolith height 2.1 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mascarenichthys Remotus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to the Rodrigues Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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