Tucker's frostfish
📖 Overview
Tucker's frostfish (Benthodesmus tuckeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichiuridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 77 cm. It occurs at depths between 500 and 790 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 39 - 44; Dorsal soft rays (total): 88 - 96; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 76 - 83; Vertebrae: 133 - 142. Body extremely elongate and compressed. Pelvic fins diminutive, composed of a scale-like spine and a rudimentary soft ray. Body is silvery, jaws and opercle blackish. Inside of mouth and gill cavities black.: eel-like; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tucker's frostfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tucker's frostfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tucker's frostfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 500 - 790 m . Deep-water; 17°N - 40°S, 29°E - 157°E West Pacific: Philippines, Viet Nam, Molucca Islands and southeastern Australia to Socotra Island, Saya de Malha Bank, Mozambique Channel, off Natal (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tucker's frostfish |
| 🌍GLG | Peixe sabre de Tucker |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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