Nettenchelys Inion
📖 Overview
Nettenchelys Inion (Nettenchelys inion) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nettastomatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 458 and 531 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 210. Posterior nostril at occiput, just in front of supratemporal canal. Median supratemporal pore present. Anterior vomerine teeth not enlarged. Predorsal 37% preanal, head 38% preanal.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nettenchelys Inion is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 458 - 531 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Bahamas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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