Tobago coralbrotula
📖 Overview
Tobago coralbrotula (Ogilbichthys tobagoensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 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): 65 - 72; Anal soft rays: 50 - 54; Vertebrae: 38 - 40. This species is characterized by the following: snout with depression above the eye; no scales on cheek; dorsal fin rays 67-72, anal fin rays 46-51; otolith with separated colliculi; anterior part of posterior inner pseudoclasper thorn-like, directed forwards .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tobago coralbrotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tobago coralbrotula is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tobago coralbrotula is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Tobago.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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