Scally assfish
📖 Overview
Scally assfish (Bassozetus squamosus), first described by Tomiyama, Takami & Fukui, 2021 is a large fish in the family Ophidiidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 50.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1510 to 2750 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Scally assfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scally assfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1510 - 2750 m . Tropical Southwest Pacific: Mozambique, New Caledonia and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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