Shiny loosejaw
📖 Overview
Feed on crustaceans . Probably spawn in spring . Apparently, undergo diurnal migration . Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 25; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 25 - 29; Vertebrae: 54 - 58. Caudal fin small; pelvic fins free of membranes . Body and head black; luminous organs attached to head reputed to be colored; barbel bulb pink; subocular red; postocular green .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shiny loosejaw is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1219 m . Deep-water; 66°N - 27°N, 180°W - 113°W central Baja California, Mexico (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zastomias scintillans | Gilbert | 1915 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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