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Randall's viviparous brotula (Ematops randalli)
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Randall's viviparous brotula (Ematops randalli) specimen
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Bythitidae

Randall's viviparous brotula

Ematops randalli

Bythitid Fish from Indonesian Waters

  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Ematops randalli is a species of viviparous brotula found in the Pacific Ocean around Samoa and Vanuatu where it inhabits reef environments. This species grows to a length of 4.2 centimetres (1.7 in) SL. The specific name honours the American ichthyologist John E. Randall of the Bishop Museum who assisted in the collection of the type.

Genus
Ematops
Maximum length
4.2 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Indo-Pacific Ocean: Philippines south to Indonesia including Papua New Guinea; Christmas Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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