Aldrovandia Gracilis
📖 Overview
Found on the continental slope and rise. Feeds mainly on benthic organisms which includes pelecypods, amphipods, mysids, polychaetes and ophiuroids .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Few gill rakers on the 1st branchial arch. Short maxillary spine and the broad and scaleless interorbital region. Peculiar structure of lateral line. Grayish white in color .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aldrovandia Gracilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Aldrovandia Gracilis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Aldrovandia Gracilis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 460 - 2560 m . Deep-water; 36°N - 9°N
🌿 Ecology
benthic organisms which includes pelecypods, amphipods, mysids, polychaetes and ophiuroids (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halosauropsis gracilis | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
| Halosaurus gracilis | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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