Blackfin roughy
📖 Overview
Blackfin roughy (Hoplostethus melanopterus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trachichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 454 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin roughy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 454 - 1500 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines; also reported from the Arafura Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackfin Roughy · Blackfin Sawbelly |
| 🌍CES | červenice černoploutvá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Olho-de-vidro-de-barbatana-escura |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Филиппинский чернопёрый большеголов |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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