Nansenia Indica
📖 Overview
Nansenia Indica (Nansenia indica) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microstomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 430 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 47. Branchiostegal rays 4. Caudal peduncle length 2.0 times the depth. Anterodorsal distance is 48-52% SL. Anteanal distance is 46% SL; long head, about 21% SL. Unpigmented scale pockets; adipose fin almost completely black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nansenia Indica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Nansenia Indica is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Nansenia Indica is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 430 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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