Fangtooth smooth-head
📖 Overview
Fangtooth smooth-head (Bathyprion danae) 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 100 and 3200 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
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24 - 27. Pelvic fins with a splint bone.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fangtooth smooth-head is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fangtooth smooth-head is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fangtooth smooth-head is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 3200 m . Deep-water; 56°N - 28°S North Atlantic (55°43'N to 42°56'N) and western Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fangtooth Slickhead · Fangtooth smooth-head · fangtooth smoothhead |
| 🌍CES | uzlatka štíhlá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sokonokogiriiwashi · ソコノコギリイワシ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Батиприон «Даны» |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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