Champsodon Longipinnis
📖 Overview
Champsodon Longipinnis (Champsodon longipinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Champsodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 267 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 23; Anal soft rays: 16 - 21; Vertebrae: 29 - 33. Distal third of first dorsal fin black. A row of 5 to 7 pairs of sensory papillae on dorsal surface of head from snout to interorbital. Sensory papillae between eyes not arranged in a semicircle (Ref 12850).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Champsodon Longipinnis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 267 m . Tropical West Pacific: Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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