Sackfish
📖 Overview
Sackfish (Neoepinnula orientalis), first described by Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gempylidae (order Scombriformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 570 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. There are two lateral lines on the sides, both originating from above the upper angle of the gill opening. Overall color is greenish brown to dark brown. The buccal and branchial cavities are usually black.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sackfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 200 - 570 m . Deep-water; 37°N - 31°S, 32°E - 140°E West Pacific: off East Africa (Kenya to Natal, South Africa), Saya de Malha Bank, Arabian Sea; eastern North Indian Ocean, Flores, Banda, Arafura Sea, Sulawesi and Sulu seas, off Ryukyu Islands and southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, crustaceans and cephalopods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epinnula orientalis | Gilchrist & von Bonde | 1924 | Synonym |
| Epinnula orientalis pacifica | Grey | 1953 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 22 records indexed .
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