Lycenchelys Xanthoptera
📖 Overview
Depth range from type locality data . Known from a few banks and seamounts at 880–1056 m depth in the Ross Sea, Antarctica and from a single location in the Weddel Sea, at 771–793 m depth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A species of Lycenchelys with the following combination of characters: vertebrae 23–26 + 89–96 = 114–119; dorsal-fin origin associated with vertebrae 3–4; pectoral-fin rays 14–17; pelvic fins absent; suborbital pores 5–7; interorbital and occipital pores absent; lateral line double, with ventral and mediolateral branches; vomerine and palatine teeth absent; scale rows from above anus to dorsal fin base 20–22; pectoral fin colour (in alcohol): pale; head, body and tail brown with faint light blotches .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lycenchelys Xanthoptera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lycenchelys Xanthoptera is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lycenchelys Xanthoptera is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 771 - 1056 m . Deep-water Southern Ocean: Weddell Sea, off Kapp Norvegia, Queen Maud Land (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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