Longrayed whiptail
📖 Overview
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🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 134; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 140. Barbel rudimentary. The second pectoral ray and the outer pelvic ray are extremely elongated . Brown with a rose or rose-violet tint in preserved specimen .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
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🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longrayed whiptail is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 900 - 1180 m , usually 900 - 1050 m . Deep-water; 33°S - 58°S, 14°E - 50°W South Africa, south of Tasmania, New Zealand (including off Campbell and Chatham islands).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryphaenoides quadripennatus | McCann & McKnight | 1980 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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