Epigonus Elegans
📖 Overview
Epigonus Elegans (Epigonus elegans) is a ray-finned fish of the family Epigonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 230 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9. Opercular spine present. Pelvic fins almost reach the middle of the ventro-anal length or extend beyond it. Greatest body depth, 20.5-22.5 percent SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Epigonus Elegans is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 230 - 500 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: seamounts in the Nasca Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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