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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Komodo viviparous brotula

Ungusurculus komodoensis Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007
Max Length
3.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Komodo viviparous brotula is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Ungusurculus komodoensis
Authority
Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.3 cm
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Ungusurculus
Ungusurculus
Species
Komodo viviparous brotula
Ungusurculus komodoensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 80; Anal soft rays: 61; Vertebrae: 44. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 12+32=44, D 80, A 61, D/A 26, V in D 2.1; anterior nostril located 1/3.5 the distance from upper lip to aggregate distance to anterior margin of eye; free pseudoclaspers 2 pairs, outer pseudoclasper wing-shaped with broad base and distally widened supporter with strong anterior hook (covered by ligament), the inner pseudoclasper short, with broad base, distally with 2 thin, short spines positioned oblique to axis of pseudoclasper; multiple cirri on snout and cheeks with 6 scale rows on upper part and 4 rows on lower; absence of upper preopercular pore . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Komodo viviparous brotula is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Komodo viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Komodo viviparous brotula is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.3cm
Dorsal Rays
80
Anal Rays
61
Vertebrae
44

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007

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