Gilbert & Cramer's bristle-mouth fish
📖 Overview
Gilbert & Cramer's bristle-mouth fish (Argyripnus ephippiatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternoptychidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 325 and 518 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gilbert & Cramer's bristle-mouth fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gilbert & Cramer's bristle-mouth fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 325 - 518 m . Subtropical Pacific Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gilbert & Cramer's bristle-mouth fish · Gilbert & Cramer's Bristlemouth · Saddled Pearlside |
| 🌍CES | stříbrník sedlatý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Omeukieso · オオメウキエソ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Чепрачный аргирипнус |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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