Bathygadus Favosus
📖 Overview
Bathygadus Favosus (Bathygadus favosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 770 and 2745 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 132 - 134; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 130. The head is relatively large; eyes also large. Body tapers abruptly from behind the pectoral fin. Caudal fin absent .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bathygadus Favosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 770 - 2745 m . Deep-water South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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