Lycodes Nishimurai
📖 Overview
Lycodes Nishimurai (Lycodes nishimurai) 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 27.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 106 - 108; Anal soft rays: 92 - 94; Vertebrae: 113 - 116. Diagnosis: Distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: deep notch present in pectoral fin; single lateral line on body; no scales on base of pectoral fins; scales present on dorsum before dorsal fin origin; suborbital, pre-opercular, and last postorbital pores with risen rim; lips whitish; body without whitish transverse bars; pectoral fin membrane and anterior part of dorsal fin membrane without black spots; basal color of vertical fins black .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lycodes Nishimurai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lycodes Nishimurai is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lycodes Nishimurai is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 669 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan, Sea of Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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