Bivalve pearlfish
📖 Overview
Uncommon species inhabiting coastal waters. Found in the mantle cavity of pearl oysters (Pinctada spp.) and other large bivalves as well as in holothurians . It feeds on crustaceans and polychaetes and is reported to tend towards sexual pairing in the host .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 18-20; relatively short and deep bodied .: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bivalve pearlfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bivalve pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bivalve pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 28°N - 23°S Indian Ocean: restricted to western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and polychaetes and is reported to tend towards sexual pairing in the host (Ref
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🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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