Apagesoma Australe
📖 Overview
An oviparous species caught at abyssal depths with remains of crustaceans in stomach and intestine. Presumably benthic or benthopelagic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 119 - 123; Anal soft rays: 94 - 96; Vertebrae: 65 - 66. Species distinguished by the following characters: elongated body (depth at origin of anal fin 9.0-10.5% SL and at origin of dorsal fin 13.0% SL); D 119-123; A 94-96; pectoral 28; vertebrae 15+50-51; anterior anal fin ray below dorsal fin ray number 28-31; no teeth on vomer and on basibranchial plates; long rakers on anterior gill arch 9-11 : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apagesoma Australe is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 4275 m . Deep-water; 49°S - known from two localities off the Crozet Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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