| 词条 | Gillellus inescatus |
| 释义 |
| image = | status = NE | status_system = IUCN3.1 | status_ref = | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Chordata | classis = Actinopterygii | ordo = Perciformes | subordo = Blennioidei | familia = Dactyloscopidae | genus = Gillellus | species = G. inescatus | binomial = Gillellus inescatus | binomial_authority = J. T. Williams, 2002 | synonyms = }}Gillellus inescatus, the flagfin stargazer,[1] is a species of tropical sand stargazer native to the Caribbean sea.[2] EtymologyThe specific epithet "inescatus" is derived from the Latin word "inescare" (to bait). It refers to the structure at the back of the head and front of the spine, shaped like an anglerfish's esca, which Williams theorizes may be used as bait for luring prey, in a style similar to anglerfish, or as a means to attract potential mates.[1] The species' common name, "flagfin stargazer" refers to the structure's resemblance to a small flag atop the blenny's spine.[1] DescriptionBased on the single known specimen, Gillellus inescatus can reach a length of {{convert|2.35|cm}}.[1] Its body is elongate and compressed, primarily creamy-white, with eight reddish-brown saddles and blue chromatophores on the head. The esca-like structure is at the tip of the elongated spine on the first dorsal fin and is reddish brown.[1] Williams describes G. inescatus as being similar to G. uranidea, G. healae, and G. jacksoni, with the esca being a noticeable distinguishing trait.[1] DistributionThe full extent of the distribution of Gillellus inescatus is uncertain, as it is only known from the holotype specimen, found between Northwest Point and Lulu Bay, Navassa Island. This single specimen was collected from a depth range of {{convert|27|to|30|m|ft}}.[2] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 Williams, J.T., 2002 [ref. 26522] Three new species of blennioid shore fishes discovered at Navassa Island, Caribbean Sea. Aqua, Journal of Ichthyology and Aquatic Biology v. 6 (no. 1): 11-16. {{Taxonbar|from=Q2510393}}2. ^1 {{FishBase |genus= Gillellus|species= inescatus| month = April | year = 2013}} 3 : Dactyloscopidae|Fish described in 2002|Fauna of Navassa Island |
| 随便看 |
|
开放百科全书收录14589846条英语、德语、日语等多语种百科知识，基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识，是一部内容自由、开放的电子版国际百科全书。