Nusa penida viviparous brotula

📖 Overview

Nusa penida viviparous brotula (Nielsenichthys pullus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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): 84 - 90; Anal soft rays: 59 - 67; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: anterior nostril placed high on snout (nearly half the distance from upper lip to anterior margin of eye); male copulatory organ with 2 pairs of equally large pseudoclaspers connected by thin ligament; pseudoclaspers slender, each with single straight supporter, inner pseudoclasper positioned anterior of outer pseudoclasper; precaudal vertebrae 12; rays on dorsal fin 84-90 and anal fin 59-67; head with scale patch on cheek only, no scales on operculum; upper preopercular pore present; maxilla expanded postventrally; otolith elongate (length to height 2.2-2.3), colliculi separated, ostium approaching close to anterior rim of otolith, ostium length to caudal length 3.3-3.8; size small, up to about 40 mm SL .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nusa penida viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nusa penida viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nusa penida viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 5 - 20 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

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