Chlopsis Sagmacollaris
📖 Overview
Chlopsis Sagmacollaris (Chlopsis sagmacollaris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlopsidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 397 and 405 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 385; Anal soft rays: 357; Vertebrae: 142. Distinguished by the high vertebral count (total 142, predorsal 12, preanal 42, precaudal 58), combined with the distinctive saddle-shaped pigmentation on the nape of the neck; overall coloration is much lighter than its congeners with the dorsal pigmentation being light brown to tan rather than the dark brown to grayish brown and ventral tip of its tail is relatively unpigmented rather than dark brown to black .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chlopsis Sagmacollaris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 397 - 405 m . Tropical widespread in the eastern Indian Ocean and Timor Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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