Galapagos cuskeel
📖 Overview
Galapagos cuskeel (Ogilbia galapagosensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dinematichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 69 - 74; Anal soft rays: 54 - 62. This species has the following characters: Dorsal fin rays 69-76, anal fin rays 54-62; outer pseudoclasper with a long spine-like supporter; inner pseudoclasper very short, anteriorly inclined; opercular spine with a single, sharp tip; cheeks naked; body not pigmented; upper preopercular pore absent; caudal fin rays 11-12 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Galapagos cuskeel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical South America: Galapagos Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Galápagos Brotula · Galapagos cuskeel |
| 🌍CES | jeskyňovka galapážská |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caecogilbia galapagosensis | Poll & LeLeup | 1965 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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