Eyebrow bigscale
📖 Overview
Eyebrow bigscale (Melamphaes longivelis) 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 10.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 18; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Head with sharp angle in frontal margin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eyebrow bigscale is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1500 m , usually 0 - 150 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melamphaes microps longivelis | Parr | 1933 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 30 records indexed .
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