Spinyjaw greeneye
📖 Overview
Spinyjaw greeneye (Chlorophthalmus corniger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chlorophthalmidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 265 and 458 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. This species is distinguished by the following set of characteristics: lower jaw terminating in a distinct forwardly projecting horizontal plate with strong, spine-like processes directed forward from the plate’s corners; silvery grey body with numerous minute black spots and traces of broad darker crossbars; black colour at base of anterior dorsal fin spines and distal parts of dorsal fins; adipose fin tiny with numerous black spots; caudal fin black; 3.5 scales above lateral line; 3 rows of cheek scales; very large head, 34.3-40·1% SL; large eye, 29·8-40·8% HL; long pectoral fin, extending to beyond dorsal fin base, 21.7-26.2% SL; body silvery grey with minute black dots and traces of broad darker crossbars; operculum dark dorsally, silvery ventrally .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spinyjaw greeneye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spinyjaw greeneye is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spinyjaw greeneye is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 265 - 458 m . Deep-water south coast of Java) and SW Thailand to India (off Chennai, Tuticorin and Kerala), the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spinyjaw Greeneye |
| 🌍CES | zelenoočka indopacifická |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Рогатая зеленоглазка |
| 🌍THA | ปลาตาเขียว |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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