Malakichthys Formosus
📖 Overview
Malakichthys Formosus (Malakichthys formosus) 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 8.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 300 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: absence of paired spines on chin; proximal-middle radial of FAP curved, with cone-shaped hollow divided by lamellar septum; hollow shallow, its lower part of the hollow terminates at the midway between the upper part and the base of the first anal-spine; lateral wing well developed, extending from the upper part of hollow to the base of the anal-spine; anterior surface roundly convex; vane long, extending from the level of lateral wing to the base of anal-spine; membranous edge of opercle winth a prominent triangular tip; pectoral-fi tip not reaching the vertical level of anus; and lateral-line scales 53-56 : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malakichthys Formosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 300 - 400 m . Tropical Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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