Chlopsis Bidentatus
📖 Overview
Chlopsis Bidentatus (Chlopsis bidentatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 300 and 503 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 125 - 128. Bicolored pigmentation, light brown above and distinctly white ventrally; dorsal origin about one-eye diameter behind gill opening; vomerine dentition in two biserial rows anteriorly .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chlopsis Bidentatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chlopsis Bidentatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chlopsis Bidentatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 503 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: New Caledonia and Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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