Holcomycteronus Digittatus
📖 Overview
Holcomycteronus Digittatus (Holcomycteronus digittatus), first described by Garman, 1899 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ophidiidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 35.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1570 to 4080 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Robust body with rounded snout; eye diameter much shorter than snout; opercular spine strong; 2 median and a pair of basibranchial tooth patches; 7-11 developed rakers on anterior gill arch; pelvic fin rays flattened distally and somewhat thicker in males .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Holcomycteronus Digittatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1570 - 4080 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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