Epigonus Atherinoides
📖 Overview
A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom . Inhabits tops of seamounts . Aggregations hovered over sand patches near steep, irregular cliffs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10. Well-developed opercular spines present. Distance between anal opening and the beginning of the anal fin is 27-41 percent of the distance between the base of pelvic fin and the anal opening .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Epigonus Atherinoides is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 100 - 1200 m . Deep-water Pacific Ocean: Philippines and Kyushu-Palau Ridge, near the Hawaiian Islands and the Sala y Gomez Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epigonus atheroides | Gilbert | 1905 | Synonym |
| Hynnodus atherinoides | Gilbert | 1905 | Synonym |
| Hynnodus megalops | Smith & Radcliffe | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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