Monomitopus Nigripinnis
📖 Overview
Monomitopus Nigripinnis (Monomitopus nigripinnis), first described by Alcock, 1889 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ophidiidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 35.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 700 to 1510 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
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99 - 104; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 79 - 86. Fins black in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Monomitopus Nigripinnis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 700 - 1510 m . Deep-water East Africa to the Andaman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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