Pacific black scabbardfish
📖 Overview
Pacific black scabbardfish (Aphanopus arigato) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichiuridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 72 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1350 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 39 - 43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 54 - 58; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 47 - 50; Vertebrae: 103 - 105. Distance from snout to anus 1.8-1.9 times in SL; eye diameter 5.6-6.5; upper jaw 2.15-2.30 times in HL .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific black scabbardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific black scabbardfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pacific black scabbardfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1350 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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