Channel scabbardfish
📖 Overview
Channel scabbardfish (Evoxymetopon taeniatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichiuridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 200 cm. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Valued as a sport fish.
🔬 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
Diet information for Channel scabbardfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Channel scabbardfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 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
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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