Channel scabbardfish
📖 Overview
Channel scabbardfish (Evoxymetopon taeniatum), first described by Gill, 1863 is a giant fish in the family Trichiuridae (order Scombriformes). Adults typically reach 200.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.700 kg. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is valued as a game and sport species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 81 - 90; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 60. Lateral line fairly straight, running mid laterally or slightly nearer the ventral contour than the dorsal contour. First anal fin ray scale-like, others ordinal and short. Pelvic fins reduced to a scale-like process spine. Body silvery white with slight red-brownish on dorsal part; several longitudinal pale yellow stripes on body.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Channel scabbardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 200 m , usually 100 - 200 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 29°S, 126°E - 39°W Northwest Pacific: Cheju Do Island, south of Korean Peninsula.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🔍 Similar Species
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