Bajacalifornia Erimoensis
📖 Overview
Bajacalifornia Erimoensis (Bajacalifornia erimoensis) 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 36.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 892 and 966 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Body elongate and subcylindrical. Mouth very large and oblique, maxillary extending below posterior margin of eye. Lower jaw much projected beyond the upper, and provided with a pointed bony knob at symphysis directed forward and downward. Transverse scales very few, about 13 . Scales deciduous. Pyloric caeca 21 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bajacalifornia Erimoensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bajacalifornia Erimoensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bajacalifornia Erimoensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 892 - 966 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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