Paraphyonus Bolini
📖 Overview
A rare species. All six specimens collected were caught in bottom fishing gear. Presence of a penis and spermatozoans arranged in spermatophores (Nielsen 1974, Ref. 40903:182) indicate interior fertilization. The eggs were up to 0.7 mm in diameter, but embryos were not observed .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: 11-15 long gill rakers long on anterior gill arch; pectoral-fin rays 13-17, preanal length 49.5-60 % of SL, anterior anal fin ray is below dorsal fin ray nos. 14-19; dorsal fin orgin above vertebra nos. 18-22; precaudal vertebrae 26-30; absence of black pigmentation laterally in roof of mouth .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraphyonus Bolini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Paraphyonus Bolini is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Paraphyonus Bolini is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1075 - 4280 m . Deep-water West Pacific: off Madagascar, off South China Sea and off Vanuatu; including Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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