Persimmon eelpout
📖 Overview
Occurs in dead bottom-drifting kelp or eelgrass that accumulates in submarine canyons and deep basins. Usually found at less than 210 m depth. Feeds mainly on amphipod crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Persimmon eelpout is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Persimmon eelpout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 545 m , usually ? - 210 m. Subtropical Central Pacific: Monterey Bay to San Diego in California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
amphipod crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | persimmon eelpout |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Калифорнийская евкрифика |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maynea californica | Starks & Mann | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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