Norman's smooth-head
📖 Overview
Norman's smooth-head (Mirognathus normani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alepocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 1500 and 3000 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Norman's smooth-head is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Norman's smooth-head is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Norman's smooth-head is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Norman's smooth-head is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1500 - 3000 m . Deep-water; 65°N - 55°S Northeast Atlantic: southwest of Iceland and off northern Portugal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Beaked Slickhead · Norman's smooth-head |
| 🌍CES | uzlatka Normanova |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sinikeltasilopää |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Мирогнат Нормана |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 6 records indexed .
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