Metavay sawbelly
📖 Overview
Metavay sawbelly (Hoplostethus shubnikovi) 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 20.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 800 and 875 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Physical description for Metavay sawbelly is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Metavay sawbelly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Metavay sawbelly is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Metavay sawbelly is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 800 - 875 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: northern section of the Mentawai ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Metavay Sawbelly |
| 🌍CES | červenice Šubnikovova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Olho-de-vidro-do-Myanmar |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Большеголов Шубникова |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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