Pilbara eelblenny (Congrogadus winterbottomi)

Scientific name: Congrogadus winterbottomi Gill, Mooi & Hutchins, 2000

The Pilbara eelblenny (Congrogadus winterbottomi) is a marine fish of the family Pseudochromidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 57-61; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 47 - 50; Vertebrae: 63 - 65. Dorsal fin rays usually I,59 or I,60; anal fin rays usually 48 or 49; dark spot on operculum, none on shoulder; gill membranes fused ventrally with posterior margin free from isthmus; lateral line single, short anterodorsal section; teeth in outer row of dentary and premaxilla 14-21; and cheek with short dark bar extending from posteroventral edge of eye towards lower tip of preopercle.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Congrogadus winterbottomi
Family
Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.9
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 0 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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