Saddleback gunnel
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Found in inshore areas, on mud bottoms among eelgrass and seaweed . Feeds on small mollusks and crustaceans . Both male and female guard egg mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 74 - 79; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 35 - 38. Caudal rounded. Pelvic fins minute.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saddleback gunnel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Adhesive eggs attached to a nest substrate are brooded by both parents .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m . Temperate; 55°N - 36°N, 129°E - 122°W central California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
small mollusks and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunellus ornatus | Girard | 1854 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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