Curator brotula
📖 Overview
Curator brotula (Ogilbia sabaji) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dinematichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 66 - 72; Anal soft rays: 46 - 54; Vertebrae: 39 - 42. This species is characterized by following: Vertebrae 11-13 + 28-29 = 39-42, dorsal fin rays 66-72, anal fin rays 46-54; outer pseudoclasper wingshaped with single broad and curved supporter anteriorly; inner pseudoclasper club-shaped, tip much expanded, without appendix; small fleshy lobe at base of hood adjacent to outer pseudoclasper, penis tapering; opercular spine with single, sharp tip; scale patch on cheeks with 5-9 vertical scale rows; often with green pigment globules in body mucus, particularly near anal opening .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Curator brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Curator brotula is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Curator brotula is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m . Tropical West Atlantic: Florida Keys, Bahamas and along the Antilles south to Tobago.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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