Mirrorbelly
📖 Overview
Mesopelagic . The limits of its distribution are marked by the 10°C isotherm and the 34, 8 %o isohaline .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Dorsal part of head transparent, ventral part and ventral 2/3 of body peppered with large melanophores; ventral surface of rear part of sole with 4 dark blotches . Body deep and anal fin on a vertical at posterior end of the sole, short based, rays directed posteriorly .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mirrorbelly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 4750 m , usually 300 - 400 m . Deep-water; 43°N - 49°S, 149°E - 15°E Pacific oceans.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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