Lestidiops Macrurus
📖 Overview
Epipelagic to mesopelagic in tropical waters . Known only from juvenile specimens, probably attains 25 cm . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 33 - 38; Vertebrae: 85 - 97. Branchiostegal rays: 8.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lestidiops Macrurus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 18 - 330 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
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🔍 Similar Species
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