Diplacanthopoma Nigripinnis
📖 Overview
Diplacanthopoma Nigripinnis (Diplacanthopoma nigripinnis), first described by Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924 is a medium-sized fish in the family Bythitidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 410 to 1210 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 120; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 70. Head and vertical fins black; body dark brown .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diplacanthopoma Nigripinnis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 410 - 1210 m . Deep-water South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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