Feeler fish
📖 Overview
Found on the continental slope on soft mud bottoms; deep-sea bottom photographs have shown triple trails made by 'walking' on their pelvic fins and lower tail fin lobe . Feeds on small crustaceans and squids .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Feeler fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Feeler fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Feeler fish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Feeler fish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 500 - 5000 m , usually 1000 - 1500 m . Deep-water; 28°S - Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and squids (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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