Twospot brotula
📖 Overview
Common species found to feed on crustaceans . Oviparous, with oval pelagic eggs floating in a gelatinous mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 89 - 98; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 75 - 81. Dorsal fin gray with about 10 pale spots and a distinct blackish spot .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Twospot brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 230 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Twospot Brotula |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Giru-shioitachiuo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | brótula amarillenta |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neobythes gilli | Goode & Bean | 1885 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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