Pervagor Randalli
📖 Overview
Pervagor Randalli (Pervagor randalli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Monacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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 spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 31; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 28; Vertebrae: 19. Head and body brown; relatively large, black branchial blotch from mid-gill slit to rear border of eye; dusky blotch around eye continued onto forehead and around spinous dorsal base; dark brown iris; pale dusky brown lips. Large pelvic fin rudiment, narrowly attached to posterior margin of ventral flap. Midbody scales with 1-7 spinules, not closely packed; elongate spinules on posterior half of body. Scale spinules on posterior half of body of male very prominent, scale ridge rugosities developing at about 55-65 mm SL.: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pervagor Randalli is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pervagor Randalli is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pervagor Randalli is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 30°N - 10°N known only from the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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