Beaked Searsid
📖 Overview
Beaked Searsid (Mentodus rostratus), first described by Günther, 1878 is a medium-sized fish in the family Platytroctidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 32.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 980 to 2100 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
Physical description for Beaked Searsid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Beaked Searsid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 980 - 2100 m . Deep-water northwest Pacific; probably occurring in the eastern Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Beaked searsid · Beaked Tubeshoulder |
| 🌍CES | mentodus nosatý |
| 🇫🇷French | Circé barbe rude |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathtroctes rostratus | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
| Bathyroctes rostratus | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
| Bathytroctes rostratus | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
| Holtbyrnia rostratus | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
| Searsia rostratus | Günther | 1878 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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