Whalefish
📖 Overview
Whalefish (Cetomimus hempeli), first described by Maul, 1969 is a small fish in the family Cetomimidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 7.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 700 to 1000 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whalefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whalefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 700 - 1000 m . Deep-water south of the Canary Islands and from the single paratype taken at Madeira.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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