Smallmouth jellynose
📖 Overview
Smallmouth jellynose (Parateleopus indicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ateleopodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37 cm. It occurs at depths between 343 and 740 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 101 - 105. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: mouth small, posterior end of gape vertical to near anterior nostril; gill membranes are united ventrally and attached to isthmus by soft tissue; sphenotic has vertically oblong crescent-shaped protrusion from behind the eye to postero-inferior region of orbit; pelvic fin stiff, relatively short, with the tip extending to point anywhere between base and anterior half of pectoral fin; wide pelvic bone .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallmouth jellynose is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smallmouth jellynose is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Smallmouth jellynose is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 343 - 740 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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