Fowler's pearlfish
📖 Overview
Uncommon species . Benthic . Inhabits pearl shells, rock oysters, and clams. Feeds on crustaceans and polychaetes . Reported to tend towards sexual pairing in the host .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 43 - 50; Anal soft rays: 46 - 51; Vertebrae: 90. Eel-like, shallow to moderate body depth; adults small, less than 100 mm, trunk compressed; 1 to several large symphyseal fangs on premaxilla and dentary; anterior swim bladder modified into 'rockerbone'; predorsal bone present; pectoral fin rays supported by numerous small distal radials . Precaudal vertebrae 19-22; relatively long and slender . Translucent body and pink sheen; posterior part of tail and ventral part of body dusky . : eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fowler's pearlfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical South Africa to Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and polychaetes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carapus reedi | Smith | 1955 | Synonym |
| Jordanicus fowleri | Smith | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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