Brown slickhead
📖 Overview
Brown slickhead (Bajacalifornia calcarata) 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 38 cm. It occurs at depths between 350 and 1100 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 Brown slickhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown slickhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brown slickhead is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brown slickhead is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 350 - 1100 m . Deep-water West Pacific: widely distributed from Gulf of Aden to the western Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brown Slickhead |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathytroctes calcaratus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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