Smalleye moray cod
📖 Overview
Smalleye moray cod (Muraenolepis microps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Muraenolepididae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 1600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 135; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 106; Vertebrae: 69. Dorsal filament variable in length, but never longer than twice the eye diameter. Outer rays of the pelvic fins filamentous, of unequal lengths. Lateral line arched above the pectoral fin, extending to slightly beyond the pectoral fin tips. Color is uniform gray-brown, with iridescent hues.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smalleye moray cod is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smalleye moray cod is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 10 - 1600 m. Polar; 50°S - 78°S, 143°E - 19°W South Georgia, South Sandwich, South Orkney and South Shetland islands), Victoria Land and Ross Sea.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | smalleye moray cod |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muraenolepis marmoratus microps | Lönnberg | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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