Shortsnout cucumberfish
📖 Overview
Shortsnout cucumberfish (Paraulopus brevirostris), first described by Fourmanoir, 1981 is a small fish in the family Paraulopidae (order Aulopiformes). Adults typically reach 13.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 187 to 294 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. Dorsal and caudal fins without any dark marks, 12-14 pectoral fin rays, and usually 16-19 gill rakers . Pectoral fin short, not reaching posteriorly to posterior end of dorsal fin base; pelvic fin very long, length 24.6-30.9% of SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortsnout cucumberfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 187 - 294 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Shortsnout Cucumberfish |
| 🌍CES | paraulopus krátkorypý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Montsukiaomeeso · モンツキアオメエソ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorophthalmus albimaculatus | Okamura | 1984 | Synonym |
| Chlorophthalmus brevirostris | Fourmanoir | 1981 | Synonym |
| Paraulopus albimaculatus | Okamura | 1984 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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