Blue Slickhead
📖 Overview
Blue Slickhead (Asquamiceps caeruleus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alepocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 2740 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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 Blue Slickhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue Slickhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blue Slickhead is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blue Slickhead is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2740 m . Deep-water; 32°N - 22°S Central Pacific (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue Slickhead |
| 🌍CES | uzlatka namodralá |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sinisilopää |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 7 records indexed .
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