Bregmaceros Cayorum
📖 Overview
Bregmaceros Cayorum (Bregmaceros cayorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bregmacerotidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 48; Anal soft rays: 50; Vertebrae: 51. This species is distinguished by the following characters: absence of chromatophores on abdominal part of trunk; dotted chromatophores widely scattered over latter half of tail; scales on cheek absent; shaft of opercle is directed downward and distinctly shorter than opercle; indistinct mandibular canal organs .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bregmaceros Cayorum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bregmaceros Cayorum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bregmaceros Cayorum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range ? - 604 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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