Longfin barracudina
📖 Overview
Longfin barracudina (Macroparalepis macrogeneion), first described by Post, 1973 is a large fish in the family Paralepididae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 42.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 29 - 32. Black in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin barracudina is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 260 m . Deep-water South Atlantic: discontinuous from continental slope off South America to South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Headband Barracudina · Longfin Barracudina |
| 🌍CES | barakudina tmavá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Многопозвонковый макропаралепис |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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