Whitetail whiptail
📖 Overview
Whitetail whiptail (Nezumia leucoura) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 688 and 854 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. pelvic fin rays 11-12; height first dorsal less than head length; underside of head including lower jaw naked, without prominent sensory pores; scales covered with tiny spinules in parallel to slightly convergent rows; 10-11 scale rows below origin of second dorsal fin, about 50 lateral line scales from anterior origin over distance equal to predorsal length; dark color of trunk confined to abdomen, not extending onto dorsum; first dorsal fin pale with blackish tip; anterior dermal window of light organ small, situated between pelvic fin bases; tip of tail distinctly pale over posterior 1/4-1/5th of fin, from about 90th anal ray. Snout protruding, angular.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitetail whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 688 - 854 m . Deep-water; 26°S - 30°S known only from Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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