Chain pearlfish
📖 Overview
Chain pearlfish (Echiodon dawsoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Carapidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 60 and 180 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Eel-like, shallow body depth; 1 to several symphyseal fangs on dentary and premaxilla; lacking cardiform teeth, pelvic fins, and swim bladder rocker bone; a patch of ridges posteriorly on the ventral surface of the swim bladder . 39-43 anal fin rays in front of vertical through back of 30th vertebrae; 11-12 anal fin rays in front of vertical through dorsal fin origin .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chain pearlfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chain pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chain pearlfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 180 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: northeastern Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | chain pearlfish |
| 🌍CES | jehlička Dawsonova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-perola-corrente |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 49 records indexed .
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