Javelin whiptail
📖 Overview
Javelin whiptail (Coelorinchus gaesorhynchus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. 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): 2. The snout is 49-50% of head length (HL), anterolateral margin of which is not completely supported by bone; scales overlap onto anteroventral snout surface. Orbit diameter 23-24% HL, extending to below posterior 1/3 of orbit. Prolonged narrow flap absent in subopercle. Light organ from isthmus to anus. Underside of head with no scales (except as noted above); including nasal fossa. Thin body scales, short spinules, fine in somewhat quincunx pattern. Dorsal fin dusky with blackish edges at the base; median nasal process blackish; mouth cream colored with blackish lips and premaxillary processes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Javelin whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 290 m . Deep-water Northwest Cape and Northwest Shelf, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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