West Atlantic (silver) deepsea herring
📖 Overview
West Atlantic (silver) deepsea herring (Neobathyclupea argentea), first described by Goode & Bean, 1896 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 29.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 259 to 677 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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; Anal soft rays: 30 - 31. This species is distinguished by head length 2.9-3.0 times in SL; maximum body height 24.3 - 26.4% SL; preanal length 52.5 - 58.4% SL, prevental length 30% SL; anal fin with 30 (31) rays; developed rakers on the first gill arch 16; mouth and pectoral fin light .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for West Atlantic (silver) deepsea herring is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 259 - 677 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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