Spotted barracudina
📖 Overview
Pseudoceanic and mesopelagic, occurring singly or in small schools , primarily at 200-1000 . Feed mainly on fishes and shrimps . Spawn in continental slopes and in oceanic banks from northern through tropical to southern temperate waters. Oviparous, with planktonic larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 28 - 34; Vertebrae: 72 - 86. Bright silvery in color . Branchiostegal rays: 8 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted barracudina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted barracudina is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2200 m . Deep-water; 71°N - 55°S, 180°W - 180°E east north central Baja California (28°N) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fishes and shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctozenus coruscans | Jordan & Gilbert | 1881 | Synonym |
| Arctozenus risso kroyeri | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
| Arctozenus rissoi | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
| Notolepis coruscans | Jordan & Gilbert | 1881 | Synonym |
| Notolepis risso | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
| Notolepis rissoi | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
| Notolepis rissoi kroyeri | - | - | Synonym |
| Notolepis rissoi rissoi | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
| Paralepis coruscans | Jordan & Gilbert | 1881 | Synonym |
| Paralepis kroyeri | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
| Paralepis risso | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
| Paralepis rissoi | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
| Paralepis rissoi rissoi | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
| Prymnothonus hookeri | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
| Sudis rissoi | Bonaparte | 1840 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 599 records indexed .
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