Bathypterois Parini
📖 Overview
Bathypterois Parini (Bathypterois parini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ipnopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 560 and 875 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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 soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 53 - 55. Cycloid, unarmed with spines and easily deciduous scales; well-developed adipose fin; 11-12 rays in lower portion of the pectoral fin; deep caudal peduncle (9.5-10.6% SL); large distance between pelvic and anal fins (24.4-26.1%) .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bathypterois Parini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 560 - 875 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Mentavay submarine ridge and western slope of Java, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 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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