Longsnout prickleback
📖 Overview
Longsnout prickleback (Lumpenella longirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lumpenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42 cm. It occurs at depths between 25 and 1140 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 61 - 71; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 3 - 5; Anal soft rays: 36 - 42. Caudal rounded . Bluish brown on dorsal surface, silvery to sooty blue on ventral surface, sooty blue on cheeks, opercles, and gill membranes; fins dark .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longsnout prickleback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 1140 m , usually 300 - 600 m . Temperate; 70°N - 33°N, 126°E - 121°W North Pacific: Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands to British Columbia, Canada, Sea of Okhotsk, Pacific coast of northern Japan, Korean Peninsula and Sado Island in Japan Sea, and Greenland.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpenella nigricans | Matsubara & Ochiai | 1952 | Synonym |
| Lumpenus longirostris | Evermann & Goldsborough | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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