Dark Searsid
📖 Overview
Dark Searsid (Mentodus facilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Platytroctidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 680 and 2000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark Searsid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dark Searsid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dark Searsid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 680 - 2000 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dark Searsid · Goggle-eye Tubeshoulder |
| 🌍CES | mentodus hlubokomořský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Nettaihanameiwashi · ネッタイハナメイワシ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малоротый пеллисол |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellisolus facilis | Parr | 1951 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 12 records indexed .
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