Hawaiian luminous roughy
📖 Overview
Hawaiian luminous roughy (Aulotrachichthys heptalepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trachichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 45 and 275 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hawaiian luminous roughy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hawaiian luminous roughy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 45 - 275 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hawaiian Luminous Roughy |
| 🌍CES | červenice havajská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Olho-de-vidro-brilhante |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratrachichthys heptalepis | Gon | 1984 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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