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Ematops randalli (Cohen & Wourms, 1976) Randall's viviparous brotula |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 38 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific Ocean: Philippines south to Indonesia including Papua New Guinea; Christmas Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-86; Anal soft rays: 71-76; Vertebrae: 53-56. Description: Characterized by pinkish red color to brownish; caudal rays 5-6; origin of dorsal fin over rear half of pectoral fin; eye diameter 11.9-15.6 % head length; least interorbital width 7.3-9.3 % head length; predorsal length 40.4-41.9% SL; completely scaled head; supraorbital pores 6-7 (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Rare species, found near reef-sand interface (Ref. 34024). A 3.8 cm SL female specimen found to be gravid (Ref. 34024). Cryptic and solitary (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||