Giant wrymouth
📖 Overview
Giant wrymouth (Cryptacanthodes giganteus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cryptacanthodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 117 cm. It occurs at depths between 6 and 128 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 72 - 77; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 43 - 49. Pale brown in color, with touches of yellow or violet .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Giant wrymouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory ; depth range 6 - 128 m . Temperate; 60°N - 38°N, 175°W - 120°W Northeast Pacific: southeast Bering Sea to northern California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delolepis gigantea | Kittlitz | 1858 | Synonym |
| Delolepis virgatus | Bean | 1882 | Synonym |
| Ophidium giganteus | Kittlitz | 1858 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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