Parabathymyrus Brachyrhynchus
📖 Overview
Parabathymyrus Brachyrhynchus (Parabathymyrus brachyrhynchus), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a large fish in the family Congridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 50.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 105 to 385 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 162 - 173. This species is distinguished by the following characters: supraorbital pores 4; head 5.5-6.7 in TL; preanal vertebrae 49-58; total vertebrae 162-173; preanal LL pores 48-54; total LL pores 159-169; 2 rows of teeth on most of both jaws .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parabathymyrus Brachyrhynchus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 105 - 385 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariosoma brachyrhynchus | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
| Arisoma brachyrhynchus | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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