Abyssal spiderfish
📖 Overview
Solitary. Occurs in waters with a temperature range of 4.5-0.4°C . Uses its specialized fin rays (tripod) to elevate body into water column. Specialized sensory pectoral fins are spread facing anteriorly, probably to detect prey. Feeds on planktonic crustaceans. Synchronously hermaphroditic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Abyssal spiderfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Abyssal spiderfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 2615 - 5610 m . Deep-water; 0°C - 5°C ; 40°N - 35°S, 79°W - 156°E south of Cape Verde; off Cape Blanc) and southwestern Africa, both sides of North Atlantic, off Uruguay in the South Atlantic.
🌿 Ecology
planktonic crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Abyssal Spiderfish · Spider Fish |
| 🌍CES | bezočka hlubokomořská |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | maskivärttinäkala |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe tripé abissal |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Абиссальный батиптер |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathypteroides longipes | - | - | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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