Melamphaes Occlusus
📖 Overview
Melamphaes Occlusus (Melamphaes occlusus), first described by Kotlyar, 2012 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 11.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1500 to 1610 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 29. This species is distinguished by the following: first gill arch with 22 rakers; total vertebrae 29, abdominal 11; haemal arch of the first caudal vertebra with 2 spines directed downwards and to the sides ('spurs'); D III,16, P 15; V I,8; ventral fin originates beyond the vertical of the posterior margin of the pectoral fin insertion; anal fin originates beneath the last ray of the dorsal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melamphaes Occlusus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1500 - 1610 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Madagascar Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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