Deep water ateleopid fish
📖 Overview
Deep water ateleopid fish (Ijimaia plicatellus), first described by Gilbert, 1905 is a large fish in the family Ateleopodidae (order Ateleopodiformes). Adults typically reach 68.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 240 to 500 metres. 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Deep water ateleopid fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deep water ateleopid fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 240 - 500 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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