Hoplostethus Mikhailini
📖 Overview
Hoplostethus Mikhailini (Hoplostethus mikhailini), first described by Kotlyar, 1986 is a small fish in the family Trachichthyidae (order Trachichthyiformes). Adults typically reach 14.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 273 to 525 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 Mikhailini is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hoplostethus Mikhailini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 273 - 525 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: Cape of Good Hope to Delagoa Bay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | červenice jihoafrická |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Olho-de-vidro-do-cabo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Большеголов Михайлина |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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