Gibberfish
📖 Overview
Kasidoron, once given family status as Kasidoridae, is the larva of this species . Adults found at depths of 320 - 1,100 meters and larvae at 0 - 50 meters . Feeds on amphipods and copepods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 15; Anal spines: 3 - 5; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. Side of body covered with deciduous small cycloid scales .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gibberfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gibberfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gibberfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 320 - 1100 m . Deep-water; 30°N - 0°
🌿 Ecology
amphipods and copepods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gibberfish |
| 🌍CES | osteneček drobný |
| 🇩🇪German | Quallenfisch |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Fushigi-uo · フシギウオ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Атлантический гибберихт |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibberichthys pumilis | Parr | 1933 | Synonym |
| Kasidoron edom | Robins & De Sylva | 1965 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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