Closefin Pearlfish
📖 Overview
Closefin Pearlfish (Echiodon atopus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Carapidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 139 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A species of Echiodon as defined by Markle and Olney (1990), with the following combination of characters: PCV 38; D30 46; A30 46; ARDO 7; P1 18; posterior swim bladder tunic ridges ventral.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Closefin Pearlfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 139 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Closefin Pearlfish |
| 🌍CES | jehlička jihoatlantská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-perola-de-Tristão-da-Cunha |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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