Guttigadus Latifrons
📖 Overview
Guttigadus Latifrons (Guttigadus latifrons) 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 18.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 770 and 1875 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 69 - 82; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 61 - 76; Vertebrae: 51 - 61. Body short and moderately deep; covered by small and deciduous scales; ending in small and thin caudal peduncle; 51-61 total vertebrae; mouth floor, gill chambers, and lips dark; modified scales on lateral line about 21-25 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guttigadus Latifrons is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Guttigadus Latifrons is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Guttigadus Latifrons is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 770 - 1875 m . Deep-water Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Guttigadus Latifrons ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data?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.