Spiny-scale Pricklefish
📖 Overview
Spiny-scale Pricklefish (Hispidoberyx ambagiosus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hispidoberycidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 560 and 1019 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 34 - 35. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spiny-scale Pricklefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spiny-scale Pricklefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spiny-scale Pricklefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 560 - 1019 m . Tropical Northwest Pacific: off Sumatra and Java in the eastern Indian Ocean and in the South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spiny-scale Pricklefish |
| 🌍CES | špičoun mořský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гиспидоберикс |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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