Eumicrotremus Asperrimus
📖 Overview
Eumicrotremus Asperrimus (Eumicrotremus asperrimus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyclopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 900 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): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Head and body covered with numerous bony tubercles; first dorsal fin very low, covered with thick skin, but tips of rays projecting above a row of small bony tubercles .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eumicrotremus Asperrimus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eumicrotremus Asperrimus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eumicrotremus Asperrimus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 900 m . Temperate; -1°C - 6°C Northwest Pacific: Bering Sea from about 61°N to Pacific Ocean south of Unimak Pass, southern Sea of Okhotsk, southern Sea of Japan, and Pacific Ocean off Hokkaido.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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