Coelorinchus Ganymedes
📖 Overview
Coelorinchus Ganymedes (Coelorinchus ganymedes) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. It occurs at depths between 283 and 650 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8. This species of C. hubbsi group is distinguished by the following characters: snout very long 1.9-2.1 times in HL), terminal snout scute long and narrow; orbital diameter equal to the postorbital length and exceeding the length of the upper jaw: 24.4-30.6, 23.1-30.6, and 15.-21.4% HL, respectively; with 3-4 parallel rows of spinules on the body scales at HL 5.0-6.0 cm and cycloid scales on the isthmus; a separate contrasting suprapectoral spot and a contrasting saddle-shaped spot behind the origin of second dorsal .Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coelorinchus Ganymedes is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coelorinchus Ganymedes is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Coelorinchus Ganymedes is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 283 - 650 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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