Redeye gaper
📖 Overview
One of the specimens (NCSM 41116) represents a new size record for the species (25.5 cm SL, 30.5 cm TL), and another (GMBL 02788) represents a southerly range extension (31°23.94'N). All specimens observed exhibited similar behaviors of sitting on the bottom on top of dense beds of dead coral (Lophelia pertusa) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Redeye gaper is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redeye gaper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 90 - 730 m . Deep-water; 40°N - 36°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | redeye gaper |
| 🌍CES | žaboškleb červenooký |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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