Alabes Bathys
📖 Overview
General appearance similar to A. parvula, but is smaller in size and occurs in waters of much greater depth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the combination of its moderately large gill opening (width 3.1-3.7 in HL), somewhat smaller pelvic fin rudiment (width 1.4-1.6 in gill opening) consisting of 2 apparent fin rays in each half, 4 cephalic pores (1 POP, 1 ANP, 2 LP) in the lateral line system, and its unique colour pattern .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alabes Bathys is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 160 - 348 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: western Tasmania, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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