Kuronezumia Darus
📖 Overview
Kuronezumia Darus (Kuronezumia darus) 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 42 cm. It occurs at depths between 355 and 692 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 9 - 11. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no large, scaly, tubercular swelling anterior to the anus; pelvic-fin rays 11-12; without enlarged scutes at snout tip; absence of open pores along the cephalic sensory canals; mandibular rami scaled posteriorly; naked branchiostegal membranes; body scales covered with long, moderately erect, needle-like spinules densely scattered over exposed portion; D1 II,9-10; pectoral-fin rays i21-i26; inner gill rakers on first arch 9-11; upper-jaw length 30-35% HL. Colouration: first dorsal fin uniformly black and oral cavity blackish .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kuronezumia Darus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 355 - 692 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: rsstricted to Japan and Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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