Mochizuki's seabass
📖 Overview
Mochizuki's seabass (Malakichthys mochizuki) 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 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 300 and 360 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. This species has no paired spines on the chin; proximal-middle radial of first anal-fin pterygiophore is curved with cone-shaped hollow divided by lamellar septum; undeveloped lateral wing; A III, 8; pectoral-fin rays 14; lateral line scales 50-52; gill rakers 23-25 on lower arm; 4-5 transverse scale rows above lateral line; body depth 26-31% SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mochizuki's seabass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mochizuki's seabass is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mochizuki's seabass is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 300 - 360 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mochizuki's Seabass |
| 🌍CES | kanicovka Mochizukiho |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cabrilha-australiana |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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