Northern pearleye
📖 Overview
Overview information for Northern pearleye is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21; Vertebrae: 54 - 55. Adipose very slender; pectorals small; pelvic fins large and expanded . Brown dorsally, lighter below . Brown dorsally, lighter below . Branchiostegal rays: 8 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern pearleye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 98 - 3400 m , usually 500 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 58°N - 14°N, 153°E - 110°W Northeast Pacific: Gulf of Alaska to Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neoscopelarchoides dentatus | Chapman | 1939 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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