Physiculus Longicavis
📖 Overview
Physiculus Longicavis (Physiculus longicavis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Moridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 160 and 290 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 73 - 79; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 70 - 74; Vertebrae: 54 - 57. Chin barbel short; pyloric caeca 10-11; rounded light organ on abdomen in front of the center of the distance between the end of the bases of the pelvic fins and anal opening; ventral cavity extends to the level of the 13th/14th ray of the anal fin. Caudal fin rounded.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Physiculus Longicavis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Physiculus Longicavis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Physiculus Longicavis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 160 - 290 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Seamounts in the southern part of the Nazca Ridge and the Sala y Gómez Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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