Monognathus Jesperseni
📖 Overview
Monognathus Jesperseni (Monognathus jesperseni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Monognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Monognathus Jesperseni is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Monognathus Jesperseni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 3000 m. Deep-water known only from a specimen caught off Sierra Leone.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasmatostoma jesperseni | Bertin | 1936 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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