Longwing spinyfin
📖 Overview
Mesopelagic. Young near the surface while aged adults often descend below 1,000 m depth . Largest adults may be benthopelagic . Plankton-eaters like the other members of the family . Breed all year round . Minimum depth range taken from Ref. 27000.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Tip of pelvic fin not reaching origin of anal fin .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longwing spinyfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longwing spinyfin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longwing spinyfin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 950 m . Deep-water South China Sea, and Kyushu-Palau Ridge (Moore, pers.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diretmus pauciradiatus | Woods | 1973 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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