Aphanopus Capricornis
📖 Overview
Aphanopus Capricornis (Aphanopus capricornis) 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 77.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 879 and 1024 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 44 - 46; Dorsal soft rays (total): 54 - 59; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 46 - 49; Vertebrae: 106 - 108. Distance from snout to anus 1.7-1.8 times in SL; eye diameter 4.9-5.7 times in HL; upper jaw 2.0-2.15 times in HL .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aphanopus Capricornis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 879 - 1024 m . Deep-water; 14°S - 34°S Southeast Pacific: Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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