Highfin lizardfish
📖 Overview
Benthic . Found on the continental rise and the abyss, commonly below 2,000 m, in water colder than 4°C. Larvae are probably pelagic in near-surface midwaters. Solitary, lurking bottom feeder. Probably piscivore .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal soft rays: 13; Vertebrae: 50 - 51. Moderately elongate and slender. Slightly depressed anteriorly and compressed posteriorly. Color generally white, with peritoneum, branchial and buccal regions dark. Small specimens have faint vertical bars .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Highfin lizardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Contrary to Ref. 240 this species is an hermaphrodite .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1550 - 4903 m , usually 2000 - ? m . Deep-water; 50°N - 20°S, 180°W - 180°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathysaurus morris | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
| Bathysaurus obtusirostris | Vaillant | 1888 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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