Melamphaes Xestoachidus
📖 Overview
Melamphaes Xestoachidus (Melamphaes xestoachidus), first described by Kotlyar, 2011 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 8.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2400 to 3450 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
The species is characterized by 22–23 rakers on the first gill arch, 30 vertebrae (12 abdominal vertebrae), the haemal arch of the first caudal vertebra is without a spur; D III 14–15; P 16; seven soft rays in the ventral fin; ventral fin starts from the vertical line of the posterior margin of the pectoral fin basement; the anal fin starts from the vertical line of the last ray of the dorsal fin; eight scales are on the operculum .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melamphaes Xestoachidus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 2400 - 3450 m . Deep-water Pacific Ocean, eastwards of the Kurils Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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