Centrodraco Atrifilum
📖 Overview
Specimen was collected with a beam trawl, probably on soft bottom for species of Centrodraco usually occur on patches of soft substrate on the continental slope. Extremely rare in collections, and probably also biologically rare .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by having the following characters: anal fin rays 12-13; second dorsal fin rays, 13-14; first dorsal fin with second spine elongate and filamentous in both sexes, the second dorsal fin with no filaments in males; male body colour pattern dorsally with 3 pairs of vertical dark brown streaks, followed by a single saddle below the end of the second dorsal fin and on the caudal peduncle .: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Centrodraco Atrifilum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Centrodraco Atrifilum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Centrodraco Atrifilum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 437 - 640 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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