Smalleye scabbardfish
📖 Overview
Smalleye scabbardfish (Aphanopus microphthalmus), first described by Norman, 1939 is a very large fish in the family Trichiuridae (order Scombriformes). Adults typically reach 100.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 810 to 1022 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 41 - 43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53 - 55; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 43 - 46; Vertebrae: 99 - 102. Pelvic fins represented by a single spine in juveniles inserted before the base of the pectoral fins, but entirely absent in adults. Body color is coppery black with iridescent tint. The inside of the mouth and gill cavities black.: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smalleye scabbardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 810 - 1022 m . Deep-water; 16°N - 12°S, 44°E - 60°E Central Pacific: Southeast Asia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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