Highsnout melamphid
📖 Overview
In the sub-arctic region, young may be found at depths between 50-300 m while older individuals occur at depths between 200-500 m . Further south, in the transition zone, young are found from 200-300 m and older individuals between 200-500 m . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae and eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 28 - 31. Pectorals long and slender, reaching beyond anus but not as long as head . Dark brown or black in color; black on throat and branchiostegals (8-8) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Highsnout melamphid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 50 - 3400 m , usually 200 - 500 m . Deep-water; 60°N - 27°N, 135°E - 114°W North Pacific: Japan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melamphaes cavernosus | Chapman | 1939 | Synonym |
| Plectromus lugubris | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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