Humpback whiptail
📖 Overview
Humpback whiptail (Coryphaenoides dossenus), first described by McMillan, 1999 is a large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 85.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Humpback whiptail is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Humpback whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 910 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: Challenger Plateau.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Humpback Whiptail · Longbeard Whiptail |
| 🌍CES | hlavoun jižní |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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