Michael Sars smooth-head
📖 Overview
Michael Sars smooth-head (Bathytroctes michaelsarsi), first described by Koefoed, 1927 is a medium-sized fish in the family Alepocephalidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 37.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2010 to 5057 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Michael Sars smooth-head is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Michael Sars smooth-head is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 2010 - 5057 m . Deep-water; 53°N - 9°S southwest of Ireland and off Portugal; Cameroon south to Angola (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellocia michaelsarsi | Koefoed | 1927 | Synonym |
| Nomoctes michaelsarsi | Koefoed | 1927 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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