Histiodraco Velifer
📖 Overview
Histiodraco Velifer (Histiodraco velifer), first described by Regan, 1914 is a medium-sized fish in the family Harpagiferidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 20.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 210 to 667 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Histiodraco Velifer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Histiodraco Velifer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 210 - 667 m. Deep-water; 65°S - 78°S East Antarctica (South Victoria Land, MacRobertson Land, Ross Sea, Weddell Sea).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇺Russian | Парусовидная бородатка |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolloidraco velifer | Regan | 1914 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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