Beryx Mollis
📖 Overview
Beryx Mollis (Beryx mollis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Berycidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 27 - 32. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Beryx Mollis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Beryx Mollis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Beryx Mollis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 100 - 500 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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