Atlantic pelagic basslet
📖 Overview
Individuals 7.5 cm SL and longer mostly occur in the boreal areas, while those less than this the length occur in the tropical areas . Maximum length reported in Ref. 87004: 11 cm TL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 24 - 26. 3 scale rows under the D2 origin down to the lateral line, 10-11 (rarely 12-13) in total. 14-15 pelvic fin rays, rarely 16.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic pelagic basslet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 1800 m , usually 100 - 1100 m . Subtropical; 75°N - 25°S, 85°W - 0°W West Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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