Nansenia Megalopa
📖 Overview
Nansenia Megalopa (Nansenia megalopa), first described by Kawaguchi & Butler, 1984 is a small fish in the family Microstomatidae (order Argentiniformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 1300 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 44 - 45. Branchiostegal rays 4. Eye very large, eye diameter to snout length ratio > 2 to 1 .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nansenia Megalopa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1300 m . Deep-water; 10°N - 20°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | drobnotlamka velkooká |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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