Slender roughy
📖 Overview
Nocturnally active; inhabits cracks and crevices during the day. Feeds on small mobile benthic organisms , by drifting up to its prey and swallowing it whole with a sideways snap of the large extensible mouth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slender roughy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender roughy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 70 m , usually 15 - 35 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
small mobile benthic organisms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoplostethus elongatus | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
| Trachichthys elongatus | Günther | 1859 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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