Kumba Japonica
📖 Overview
Kumba Japonica (Kumba japonica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 550 and 710 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Firm head not inflated; head pores present. Dorsally scaleless snout extend only to the lateral nasal angles. Orbit diameter 36-43% of head length; snout (1.25-1.5) and interorbital (1.4-1.7), much shorter than orbit. Barbel 21-33% HL. ADW and PDW lens-like and widely separated. Three small black pigmented areas near the mid-length of the anal fin base. 40-52 pyloric caeca. 1D II,10 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kumba Japonica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Kumba Japonica is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Kumba Japonica is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 550 - 710 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and southwestern Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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