Argyropelecus Olfersii
📖 Overview
Oceanic, mesopelagic with adults and juveniles at 200-800 m by day and 100 (sometimes shallower)-600 m by night, pre-metamorphic larvae at 100-300 m. Adults and juveniles make short diel vertical migrations. Dioecious, adult photophore complement acquired at about 16-17 mm SL . Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lower opercular spine downward and curved forward. Upper opercular spine short, directed outward. Ventral line of abdominal keel usually with a concave notch in front of anterior postabdominal spine .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Argyropelecus Olfersii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Argyropelecus Olfersii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Argyropelecus Olfersii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 100 - 800 m . Deep-water; 65°N - 50°S South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyropelachus olfersi | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Pleurothyris olfersii | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Sternoptyx olfersii | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 101 records indexed .
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