Spiky oreo
📖 Overview
Inhabit continental slopes , forming large shoals over rough ground near pinnacles and canyons . Juveniles are pelagic and tend to be dispersed over smooth grounds . Feed on salps, fish, crustaceans and squid . Eggs float near the surface and larvae also inhabit surface waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 35; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 30 - 33. Body grey, fins dark .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spiky oreo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spiky oreo is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Displays seasonally synchronised reproduction.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 200 - 1240 m , usually 450 - 800 m . Deep-water; 23°S - 48°S, 81°W - 176°W Southeast Atlantic: off Walvis Bay, Namibia to Cape Province, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
salps, fish, crustaceans and squid (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyttosoma rhomboidalis | Gilchrist | 1906 | Synonym |
| Neocyttus rhomboidalis gibbosus | McCulloch | 1914 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 44 records indexed .
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