Scaly prickled eelpout
📖 Overview
Scaly prickled eelpout (Krusensterniella squamosa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 100; Anal soft rays: 81; Vertebrae: 102. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pungent spines (D2) II, found in front of the middle of the caudal part of the body; all spiny rays (D1 + D2) 45; number of rays in D1 is less than in D3: 43 and 55; vertebrae 102; D 100 (43 II 55); A 81; scales are developed in a continuous cover not only on the posterior, but also on the anterior part of the body, reaching the base of the pectoral .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scaly prickled eelpout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 194 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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