Pricklefish
📖 Overview
Adults probably benthopelagic . Larvae taken at 30 m . Benthic crabs Malacostraca were found in the stomachs of 3 specimens SL 8.5-9 cm from Madagascar Ridge .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Body scales are spiny . Body elongated, almost cylindrical, somewhat compressed . The snout protrudes forward above upper jaw, its length 3.4-4.4 times in head length, eyes fairly small, upper jaw extends beyond the posterior border of the eye. Dorsal and anal fins are opposite one another .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pricklefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 1655 - 5397 m . Deep-water; 40°N - 57°S, 77°W - 164°W West Australian Ridge, Naturalist Plateau.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | pricklefish |
| 🌍CES | ostnohřbet Lütkenův |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | ulappaokakala |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Акантохенус |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthochaenus lutkeni | Gill | 1884 | Synonym |
| Stephanoberyx gillii | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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