ワカタカヘビゲンゲ
📖 Overview
ワカタカヘビゲンゲ (Lycenchelys makushok) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 588 and 1219 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 136. Head short, 10.2% TL. Body elongated, depth 3.3% TL. Preanal distance 25% TL. Snout length 43.7% HL. Seismosensory system of the head with interorbital commissure having 1 pore, postorbital canal with 4, and occipital commissure with 1 at the center.: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for ワカタカヘビゲンゲ is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for ワカタカヘビゲンゲ is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for ワカタカヘビゲンゲ is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 588 - 1219 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Kuril-Kamchatka Trench.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Wakatakahebigenge · ワカタカヘビゲンゲ |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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