Haiti coralbrotula
📖 Overview
Haiti coralbrotula (Ogilbichthys haitiensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 5 metres. 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): 61; Anal soft rays: 47 - 48; Vertebrae: 36 - 37. This species is characterized by the following: dorsal fin rays 61, anal fin rays 47-48; no scales on head; dentary with 3-4 large fangs in mid section; anterior inner pseudoclasper ridge-like, backward-directed, smaller than posterior inner pseudoclasper, the latter with little thorn anteriorly and connected to isthmus; outer pseudoclasper triangular .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haiti coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 5 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Haiti.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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