Little Baikal oilfish
📖 Overview
Found beyond 1,000 m depth. Both males and females often occur on the surface. In January and February, this fish is often found at a depth range of 300-500 m, in March and April, it is found between 100-120 m. Reproduction takes place in February until March. There are indications that the females perish after spawning. The larvae stay dispersed between the surface and 500 m; they do not undergo daily migrations .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 34; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 32 - 36. No swim bladder ,: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Little Baikal oilfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
There are indications that the females perish after spawning. The larvae stay dispersed between the surface and 500 m; they do not undergo daily migrations .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; potamodromous ; depth range ? - 1642 m . Boreal; 4°C - 18°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | lesser oilfish · Little Baikal oilfish |
| 🇩🇪German | Kleiner Ölfisch |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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