Deepscale slickhead
📖 Overview
Overview information for Deepscale slickhead is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepscale slickhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Deepscale slickhead is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Deepscale slickhead is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1000 - 2060 m , usually 1000 - 2000 m . Deep-water south of Madagascar and off Mozambique Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lepogenys squamosus | Alcock | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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