Hoplostethus Crassispinus
📖 Overview
Hoplostethus Crassispinus (Hoplostethus crassispinus), first described by Kotlyar, 1980 is a medium-sized fish in the family Trachichthyidae (order Trachichthyiformes). Adults typically reach 25.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 280 to 600 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
Physical description for Hoplostethus Crassispinus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hoplostethus Crassispinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 280 - 600 m . Deep-water; 34°N - 18°N, 109°E - 153°W Northwest Pacific: Kyushu-Palau Ridge and Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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