Aetheliparis Taurocanis
📖 Overview
Aetheliparis Taurocanis (Aetheliparis taurocanis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 731 and 869 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 35; Anal soft rays: 31; Vertebrae: 42. This species is distinguished by the following characters: mouth cleft is vertical, the lower margin of opercular flap horizontal; no coronal pore; thornlike teeth or stout pyramidal canines, not lanceolate; pectoral fin base far behind head and gill opening; short body; approximate numbers of vertebrae 42, dorsal fin rays 35, anal fin rays 31; interorbital width 9, mandible-anus 39, anus-anal fin 17, lower jaw 12% SL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aetheliparis Taurocanis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Aetheliparis Taurocanis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Aetheliparis Taurocanis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 731 - 869 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: known from a single specimen from near Moa Seamount, northeast of New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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