Holtbyrnia Ophiocephala
📖 Overview
Holtbyrnia Ophiocephala (Holtbyrnia ophiocephala), first described by Sazonov & Golovan, 1976 is a medium-sized fish in the family Platytroctidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 21.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Holtbyrnia Ophiocephala is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Holtbyrnia Ophiocephala is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 960 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: known only from the holotype found in the stomach of Himantolophus groenlandicus.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | svítilnička hadohlavá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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