Ichthyococcus Polli
📖 Overview
Ichthyococcus Polli (Ichthyococcus polli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ichthyococcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 300 and 750 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 17. Brown-yellow in color, flanks silver; fin bases and edges of scale pockets black; dorsal and ventral adipose fins present .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ichthyococcus Polli is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 300 - 750 m , usually 550 - 750 m . Deep-water; 20°N - 16°S Atlantic Ocean: St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | světelník Pollův |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ギニアシンジュエソ |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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