Coelorinchus Melanosagmatus
📖 Overview
Coelorinchus Melanosagmatus (Coelorinchus melanosagmatus) 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 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 293 and 400 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 - 9. Second dorsal fin high. Snout slender, terminal scute elongated and sharp (when complete). Underside of head naked. Nasal fossa naked dorsal to suborbital ridge. Horizontal diameter of orbit one-quarter or less of head length, about 1.6-2.2 into snout length. Anterolateral snout margin incompletely supported by bone. Body scales large, with 5-7 parallel to slightly divergent spinule rows. Light organ long, extending from just behind isthmus to before anus. Anus immediately anterior to anal fin. Body with prominent dark bands; first dorsal fin black tipped .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coelorinchus Melanosagmatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 293 - 400 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: off Tanzania, Kenya, and the Andaman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caelorinchus melanosagmatus | Iwamoto & Anderson | 1999 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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