Cuyo coralbrotula (Paradiancistrus cuyoensis)

Scientific name: Paradiancistrus cuyoensis Schwarzhans, M?ller & Nielsen, 2005

Cuyo coralbrotula (Paradiancistrus cuyoensis)

The Cuyo coralbrotula (Paradiancistrus cuyoensis) is a marine fish of the family Bythitidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Philippines.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 76-81; Anal soft rays: 62 - 65; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. The species is characterized by the following: vertebrae 11+31-32=42-43, dorsal fin rays 76-81, anal fin rays 62-65; large eyes (2.4-2.5% SL); lower preopercular pores 1; outer pseudoclasper narrow wing-shaped, moderately long; inner pseudoclasper a long thin flap, anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper forming a u-shaped structure, with supporter; moderately broad scale patch on cheek with 5-7 scale rows on upper cheek, no scales on operculum; the head profile with a stubby snout.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paradiancistrus cuyoensis
Family
Bythitidae (Viviparous brotulas)
Order
Ophidiiformes (Cusk eels)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.6
Depth range
0–33 m (0–108 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 33 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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