Melamphaes Eulepis
📖 Overview
Melamphaes Eulepis (Melamphaes eulepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melamphaidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 150 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Peculiar bony expansions of head ridges and intact squamation distinguish M. eulepis from other congeners. Head with sharp angle in frontal margin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melamphaes Eulepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 150 - 200 m . Deep-water central equatorial Pacific, and throughout Indonesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | velkošupinatka hranohlavá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Нормальночешуйный меламфай |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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