Lucigadus Acrolophus
📖 Overview
Lucigadus Acrolophus (Lucigadus acrolophus), first described by Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997 is a medium-sized fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 405 to 450 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Pelvic rays rarely 9. Body plain, without prominent markings; first dorsal fin dark over anterior four or so rays, pale anteriorly, no black spot; anal fin pale except for blackish distal margin of anteriormost rays. Scale patch on each side at base of anteriormost branchiostegal rays. Snout 28-32% HL, interorbital 28-35%, barbel 24-32%, scales below second dorsal 8.5-10.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lucigadus Acrolophus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 405 - 450 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: known only from off New Caledonia and the Norfolk Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hlavoun norflolkský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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