rostrate halosaur
📖 Overview
rostrate halosaur (Aldrovandia rostrata), first described by Günther, 1878 is a large fish in the family Halosauridae (order Notacanthiformes). Adults typically reach 50.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2690 to 5029 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Insertion of the pelvic fins well in advance of the origin of the dorsal fin. Separation of palatine tooth patches on the midline and disc-like lateral line plaques . Light colored, the lower part of the head and the gill cover black, abdominal region blackish. Lining of mouth is dark .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for rostrate halosaur is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 2690 - 5029 m . Deep-water; 27°N - 5°N west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | rostrate halosaur |
| 🌍CES | aldrovandie nosatá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halosauropsis rostratus | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
| Halosaurus rostratus | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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