Melamphaes Pachystomus
📖 Overview
Melamphaes Pachystomus (Melamphaes pachystomus), first described by Kotlyar, 2011 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 900 to 1000 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. The species is characterized by the following: first gill arch with 22 rakers; total vertebrae 28-29, 11 abdominal and the haemal arch of the first caudal vertebra is without a spur; D III,14-15; P15; ventral fin with 7 soft rays; ventral fin starts under the vertical line of the posterior margin of the pectoral fin basement; anal fin starts after the vertical line of the last ray of the dorsal fin; operculum with 4 scales .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melamphaes Pachystomus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 900 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 7°S - 8°S, 80°W - 81°W Southeast Pacific: Peruvian coast.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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