Alcock's Spikefish
📖 Overview
Alcock's Spikefish (Halimochirurgus alcocki) is a ray-finned fish of the family Triacanthodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 390 and 610 metres. With a trophic level of 4.7, it is an apex predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Alcock's Spikefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alcock's Spikefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 390 - 610 m . Deep-water West Pacific: Arabian Sea, Japan, Mariana Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Alcock's Spikefish · Longsnout Spikefish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Nagakawamuki · ナガカワムキ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-beija-flor-de-Alcock |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Филиппинский халимохирург |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 尖嘴魨 · 阿氏管吻魨 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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