Enchelybrotula Paucidens
📖 Overview
Enchelybrotula Paucidens (Enchelybrotula paucidens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophidiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 54.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 1993 and 2820 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 130. Body long and compressed; head short, 3 or more times in preanal; eyes small; branchiostegal rays 7; jaw teeth sharp-pointed, compressed, in a single row; median basibranchial tooth patches 2; gill rakers short, spiny tubercle pads; caudal fin rays 8; precaudal vertebrae 22-23 . Body depth at anus greater than head length .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enchelybrotula Paucidens is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Enchelybrotula Paucidens is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Enchelybrotula Paucidens is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1993 - 2820 m . Deep-water known from two specimens taken from the Celebes Sea and Bay of Bengal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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