Lombok viviparous brotula
📖 Overview
Lombok viviparous brotula (Paradiancistrus lombokensis), first described by Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. The species largely solitary in behaviour. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 65; Anal soft rays: 52; Vertebrae: 40 - 43. This species is distinguished by having vertebrae 11+ 29-32 = 40-43, D 65, A 52; head length 23.8-25.2 % SL and height 13.3-14.4 % SL; predorsal length 30.0-31.1; 1 lower preopercular pore; outer pseudoclasper broad wing-shaped and short; inner pseudoclasper a double lobed broad flap, anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper forming curved feature, with supporter; scale patch on cheek, 8 rows of scales on upper cheek and 4 scale rows on lower cheek; head with blunt snout . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lombok viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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