Smallscale smooth-head
📖 Overview
Smallscale smooth-head (Bathytroctes microlepis), first described by Günther, 1878 is a medium-sized fish in the family Alepocephalidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 32.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 4900 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
Cheeks or the upper part of the operculum without scales (less than 2 scale rows below the postorbital canal). Transverse scale rows at least ten more than the lateral line (rarely less than 10) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallscale smooth-head is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 4900 m , usually ? - 1800 m . Deep-water; 54°N - 22°S, 91°W - 95°E South China Sea, southeast Pacific and in tropical waters of the eastern Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathyroctes danae | Parr | 1951 | Synonym |
| Bathytroctes danae | Parr | 1951 | Synonym |
| Bathytroctes grimaldii | Zugmayer | 1911 | Synonym |
| Grimatroctes bullisi | Grey | 1958 | Synonym |
| Grimatroctes grimaldii | Zugmayer | 1911 | Synonym |
| Grimatroctes microlepis | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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