Atlantic pearlside
📖 Overview
Atlantic pearlside (Maurolicus weitzmani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternoptychidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 32 - 33. AC photophores 22-26, usually 23-24. Head 29.5-33% SL, eye 9.5-11.5% SL, upper jaw 17-19% SL, maximum body depth at or behind pectoral fin base 22.5-25.5% SL. Stomach and hind portion of intestine not pigmented .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic pearlside is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Atlantic pearlside is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Atlantic pearlside is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 100 m . Deep-water known the Equatorial Atlantic westward to 45°W.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Atlantic pearlside · pearlside · pearlsides · Weitzman's pearlside |
| 🌍CES | stříbrník Weitzmanův |
| 🇫🇷French | marguerite perlée de Weitzman |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | luciérnaga perlada |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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