Gadella Obscurus
📖 Overview
Gadella Obscurus (Gadella obscurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 175 and 240 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 74 - 78; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 71 - 75; Vertebrae: 56 - 57. No chin barbel; very small round light organ on abdomen in front of the center of the distance between the end of the base of the pelvic fins and the anus; pyloric caeca 9-12; body cavity extending to level of 13-14th ray of the anal fin. Caudal fin rounded.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gadella Obscurus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gadella Obscurus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gadella Obscurus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 175 - 240 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: seamounts of the southern part of the Nazca Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | gadela temná |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Mora-de-Nazca |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 暗色短稚鱈 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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