Moose eelpout
📖 Overview
Moose eelpout (Barbapellis pterygalces) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 1137 and 1231 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 117; Anal soft rays: 101; Vertebrae: 120. This species is defined by the following set of characters: with a system of cephalic skin crests and prominent flaps, composed by 1 nasal, 2 maxillary, 2 anteromandibular and 2 posteromandibular flaps, and 1 mediodorsal, 2 laterodorsal, 2 supraorbitomaxillary, 2 preoperculomandibular, 2 internoventral, and 2 externoventral crests; preoperculomandibular pores 6; suborbital pores 4; postorbital pores 2; nasal tubes are elongate; large, flexible, and highly palmate pectoral fins (length 143.9% HL); 12-13 pectoral-fin rays; presence of pelvic fins; restricted gill slit; minute and sparse scales on body; lateral line mediolateral, short, not continuing on body; palatine and vomerine teeth present; vertebrae 21 + 99 = 120 .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Moose eelpout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 1137 - 1231 m . Polar; 65°S - 66°S, 139°E - 140°E Southern Ocean: off Terre Adélie.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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