Duolentops Minuscula
📖 Overview
Duolentops Minuscula (Duolentops minuscula) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It occurs at depths between 1000 and 2000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 45. This species is characterized by eyes with small lens (lens diameter 2.2% SL), pouchlike; adipose fin present; origin of anal fin posterior to dorsal fin base; gill rakers 16-17 (= 5-6 + 1 + 10 -11) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Duolentops Minuscula is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1000 - 2000 m . Deep-water West Pacific: Mauritius and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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