Mikhailin's scabbardfish
📖 Overview
Mikhailin's scabbardfish (Aphanopus mikhailini) 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 90 cm. It occurs at depths between 905 and 2000 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 42 - 45; Dorsal soft rays (total): 61 - 66; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 51 - 57; Vertebrae: 111 - 117. 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 Mikhailin's scabbardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 905 - 2000 m . Deep-water; 23°S - 39°S, 54°W - 84°E Southeast Atlantic: Namibia and at Walvis Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mikhailin's scabbardfish |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Mikhailins sabelfisk |
| 🇫🇷French | Poisson Sabre Jarretière |
| 🌍GLG | Peixe sabre de Mikhailin |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Sable de Mikhailin |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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