Alcichthys Elongatus
📖 Overview
Alcichthys Elongatus (Alcichthys elongatus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 44 cm. It occurs at depths between 15 and 269 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 16.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alcichthys Elongatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Alcichthys Elongatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
External fertilization with internal insemination . This is also called 'internal gametic association' which describes another unique phenomenon of the reproductive process. In this phenomenon, the presence of the spermatozoa in the ovarian cavity is done through copulation, but the spermatozoa entry into the egg and subsequent fertilization only occurred externally when the eggs are spawned and came into contact with seawater .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 269 m . Boreal Northwest Pacific: Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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