Palenose cusk-eel
📖 Overview
Palenose cusk-eel (Lepophidium kallion) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ophidiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 366 and 1097 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 129 - 137; Anal soft rays: 108 - 115; Vertebrae: 71 - 75. Rostral spine long and curved, reaching tip of snout, without vertical basal component; peritoneum pale; no median basibranchial tooth patch; head extensively covered with imbricate rows of cycloid scales except for snout and throat; body tapering to point, dagger-shaped .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Palenose cusk-eel is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 366 - 1097 m . Deep-water; 28°N - 11°N, 88°W - 58°W Central Atlantic: Bahamas and the Greater Antilles to Barbados; including Belize and St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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