Loppe's tadpole fish
📖 Overview
Loppe's tadpole fish (Ijimaia loppei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ateleopodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 200 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 998 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 78 - 85. Dark brown to black in color, lighter below; pelvic ray and fold of skin at angle of mouth pale .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Loppe's tadpole fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Loppe's tadpole fish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Loppe's tadpole fish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 998 m . Deep-water; 31°N - 35°S South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
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📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Loppe's tadpole fish |
| 🌍CES | měkkorypoun Loppeův |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | ruostenuijapää |
| 🇫🇷French | Atéléopode de Loppe |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yaso-shachiburi · ヤソシャチブリ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Ложнодолгохвост Барнарда |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pata de pulpo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 辫鱼 · 黑鰭大辮魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ateleopus barnardi | Poll | 1953 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 666 records indexed .
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