Silver whiptail
📖 Overview
Silver whiptail (Coelorinchus argentatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37 cm. It occurs at depths between 85 and 582 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Snout long , sharply pointed.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silver whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 85 - 582 m . Tropical; 15°N - 19°S, 115°E - 130°E West Pacific: Zanzibar to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia; questionably from South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
shrimp-like crustaceans, among other items
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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