West Pacific luminous roughy
📖 Overview
West Pacific luminous roughy (Aulotrachichthys prosthemius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trachichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 90 and 198 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for West Pacific luminous roughy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for West Pacific luminous roughy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for West Pacific luminous roughy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for West Pacific luminous roughy is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 90 - 198 m . Deep-water Pacific Ocean: Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | West Pacific Luminous Roughy |
| 🌍CES | červenice stříbřitá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Haridashiebisu · ハリダシエビス |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Olho-de-vidro-lixa |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 前肛管燧鯛 · 燧鯛 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratrachichthys prosthemius | Jordan & Fowler | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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