Monolene Helenensis
📖 Overview
Monolene Helenensis (Monolene helenensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bothidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 163 and 460 metres. 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 108 - 116; Anal soft rays: 89 - 92; Vertebrae: 48 - 50. Blackish upper half of the pectoral fin. Body depth 2.58-2.77 in SL. Pectoral fin length on the ocular side 1.34-1.59 in HL .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Monolene Helenensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 163 - 460 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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