Paraulopus Maculatus
📖 Overview
Paraulopus Maculatus (Paraulopus maculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Paraulopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 178 and 290 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 42. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraulopus Maculatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 178 - 290 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: off Mombasa, Kenya.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | paraulopus skvrněný |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorophthalmus maculatus | Kotthaus | 1967 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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