Largepore Tubeshoulder
📖 Overview
Largepore Tubeshoulder (Mentodus perforatus), first described by Sazonov & Trunov, 1978 is a medium-sized fish in the family Platytroctidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 24.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1000 to 1450 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): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largepore Tubeshoulder is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1000 - 1450 m . Deep-water North Atlantic (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Largepore Tubeshoulder |
| 🌍CES | mentodus protáhlý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellisolus perforatus | Sazonov & Trunov | 1978 | Synonym |
| Tragularius perforatus | Sazonov & Trunov | 1978 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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