Paracaristius Aquilus
📖 Overview
Paracaristius Aquilus (Paracaristius aquilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Caristiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 617 and 1480 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 30 - 33; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17; Vertebrae: 35 - 37. This species is distinguished from P. maderensis and P. nudarcus by having fingerlike papillae along the dorsal margin of the hyoid arch and at the interhyal-posterior ceratohyal articulation, as well as having more dorsal-fin rays (30-33 versus 27-31 in P. maderensis and P. nudarcus) and fewer anal-fin rays (15-18 versus 17-20 in the 2 latter species); Paracaristius aquilus differs from P. nemorosus by its lesser body depth (50% SL in P. nemorosus) and caudal-peduncle depth (relatively long and shallow in P. aquilus vs. short and deep in P. nemorosus) .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paracaristius Aquilus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 617 - 1480 m . Tropical; 25°N - 17°S, 11°E - 18°W south east Atlantic, off Angola.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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