False boarfish
📖 Overview
False boarfish (Neocyttus helgae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Oreosomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 915 and 1829 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34 - 35; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 31 - 32. Body high, diamond shape and expanded laterally . Dark gray in color. Large eyes, protruding small mouth and large spiny rays present at anterior edges of dorsal and anal fins .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for False boarfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 915 - 1829 m . Deep-water; 67°N - 32°N North Atlantic: widely distributed across the eastern Atlantic.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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