Oyster pearlfish
📖 Overview
A benthic species found in coral reefs . Uncommon species . Commensal inquiline in the giant oyster Pycnodonta hyotis .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 44 - 47; Anal soft rays: 44 - 51. 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 . Pectoral fins short; eyes small; lateralis papillae not visible on head or anterior lateral line . : eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oyster pearlfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 30 m . Subtropical South Africa to Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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