Longtail Pencilsmelt
📖 Overview
Longtail Pencilsmelt (Nansenia longicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microstomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 400 and 1100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 47 - 50. Branchiostegal rays 4. Slender caudal peduncle with the least depth of which is 4.3-5.6 % SL. Longer snout of 2.3-4.1 % SL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longtail Pencilsmelt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longtail Pencilsmelt is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longtail Pencilsmelt is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 400 - 1100 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longtail Pencilsmelt |
| 🌍CES | drobnotlamka dlouhoocasá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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