Stippled gunnel
📖 Overview
Stippled gunnel (Rhodymenichthys dolichogaster) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 148 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 80 - 96; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 40 - 51; Vertebrae: 87 - 101. One pore on interorbital region; pelvic fin present; a narrow silvery longitudinal band runs from eye to base of pectoral fin; body color greatly variable, with brown, green, light-purple etc .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stippled gunnel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 148 m . Temperate North Pacific: Niigata and Iwate Prefecture, Japan to Primorskii Krai, Sakhalin and the Commander Islands, Russia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Stippled gunnel ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.