Guentherus Katoi
📖 Overview
Guentherus Katoi (Guentherus katoi), first described by Senou, Kuwayama & Hirate, 2008 is a large fish in the family Ateleopodidae (order Ateleopodiformes). Adults typically reach 69.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 319 to 612 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is characterized by the following: absence of lateral line and scales on body; head length 25.6-26.0% SL; orbit diameter 5.2-6.0% SL; upper jaw length 11.7-13.0% SL; dorsal fin length 20.9-23.9% SL; numerous dark brown spots on body; lanceolate and white tips of first and third free rays of pelvic fins .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guentherus Katoi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 319 - 612 m . Temperate; 35°N - 26°N, 126°E - 138°E Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Guentherus Katoi ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.