Coryphaenoides Gypsochilus
📖 Overview
Coryphaenoides Gypsochilus (Coryphaenoides gypsochilus) 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 43.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 630 and 900 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Branchiostegal rays 6; anus immediately before anal fin origin, small periproct lacking light organ; head laterally compressed; snout rounded, without prominent tubercular scale at tip or lateral angles, scarcely protruding beyond large mouth, naked over anterior end and ventrally through posterior nostril; opercular opening wide, extending ventrally forward to below angle of lower jaw; suborbital region almost vertical, lacking prominent angular ridge and coarsely modified scale rows; base of pectoral broad .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coryphaenoides Gypsochilus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 630 - 900 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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