Metalic Seabass
📖 Overview
Metalic Seabass (Malakichthys barbatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Malakichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Numerous pairs of spines on chin: 13 paris on chin, 7 pairs on outer ridges, 4 pairs of inner ridges and 2 pairs on the middle. Opercle with a dark blotch between the small upper and large lower spines. First proximal radial of anal fin slender, not hollow; anal fin rays III, 7 (rarely 8). Body depth 30-35% SL. Gill rakers on lower arm 20-22 (rarely 23). Ctenoid scales deciduous. Mouth oblique .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Metalic Seabass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 600 m . Temperate west Pacific: Japan, South China Sea and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Metalic Seabass |
| 🌍CES | kanicovka šikmoústá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Higeomehata · ヒゲオオメハタ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cabrilha-metálica |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大面側仔 · 鬚軟魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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