Facciolella Karrerae
📖 Overview
Facciolella Karrerae (Facciolella karrerae), first described by Klausewitz, 1995 is a medium-sized fish in the family Nettastomatidae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 36.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 700 to 2000 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 290; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 235; Vertebrae: 166 - 184. Very light, whitish coloration of head, body and fins. Preanal pores 51-52.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Facciolella Karrerae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 700 - 2000 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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