Black driftfish
📖 Overview
Black driftfish (Hyperoglyphe bythites) is a ray-finned fish of the family Centrolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black driftfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black driftfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black driftfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Black driftfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range ? - 403 m . Tropical; 30°N - 29°N, 87°W - 89°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | black driftfish · Driftfish |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-medusa-cinzento |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palinurichthys bythites | Ginsburg | 1954 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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