Metallic roughy
📖 Overview
Metallic roughy (Hoplostethus metallicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trachichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 55 and 550 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Metallic roughy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Metallic roughy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 55 - 550 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: eastern seaboard of Negros Island, Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | červenice lesklá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Olho-de-vidro-metálico |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сияющий большеголов |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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