Eulophias Spinosior
📖 Overview
Eulophias Spinosior (Eulophias spinosior) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 257 and 555 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 133 - 143; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 12; Anal soft rays: 109 - 116; Vertebrae: 146 - 156. This species is distinguished from its its two congeners by the following characters: D spines 133-143 dorsal-fin (vs. 124-128 in E. koreanus and 116-125 in E. tanneri); A 109-116 (vs. 102-103 koreanus, 90-100 tanneri); total vertebrae 146-156 (vs. 141-143 koreanus, 132-143 tanneri ); and, pectoral-fin rays 5-6 (vs. 7 both congeners); further, it is unique in lacking prominent dark markings on the sides of the head and body, whereas E. koreanus and E. tanneri have a dark band posterior to the eye and a series of dark blotches midlaterally on the trunk and tail .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eulophias Spinosior is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eulophias Spinosior is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eulophias Spinosior is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 257 - 555 m , usually ? - 300 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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