Kuronezumia Paepkei
📖 Overview
Kuronezumia Paepkei (Kuronezumia paepkei) 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 27 cm. 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. 12 mesial gill rakers on first arch; eight scales below origin of second dorsal fin; no bulblike swelling of light organ, anterior dermal window represented by a small scaleless area between midbases of pelvic fins; pores of sensory canals on head small but present; color gray-brown, fins dark. Pelvic fins with long filamentous ray extending to about 13th anal ray.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kuronezumia Paepkei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 748 m . Deep-water known only from off Kenya.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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