Melamphaes Parini
📖 Overview
Melamphaes Parini (Melamphaes parini) 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 11.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by having the following characters: with 2 spines ('spurs') directed downward and laterally on hemal spine of the first caudal vertebra and posttemporal (temporal) spine directed anterodorsally; pelvic fins start in front of the level of pectoral fins; 31 transverse scale rows from nape to the beginning of caudal fin and 26 from the temple; preserved color light : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melamphaes Parini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 50 - 1000 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk, west of the Kuril Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | velkošupinatka Parinova |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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