Normichthys Yahganorum
📖 Overview
Normichthys Yahganorum (Normichthys yahganorum), first described by Lavenberg, 1965 is a medium-sized fish in the family Platytroctidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 16.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2000 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Normichthys Yahganorum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2000 m. Deep-water; 30°S - 60°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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