Ijimaia Dofleini
📖 Overview
Ijimaia Dofleini (Ijimaia dofleini), first described by Sauter, 1905 is a very large fish in the family Ateleopodidae (order Ateleopodiformes). Adults typically reach 170.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0. Pelvic fin short, not reaching below insertion of pectoral fin; its length contained 5.4 times in head length. Pelvic girdle narrow, with a median foramen. Attains 1.7 m SL.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ijimaia Dofleini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1281 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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