Platyberyx Andriashevi
📖 Overview
Platyberyx Andriashevi (Platyberyx andriashevi), first described by Kukuev, Parin & Trunov, 2012 is a medium-sized fish in the family Caristiidae (order Scombriformes). Adults typically reach 18.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 48 to 2200 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 35; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22; Vertebrae: 36 - 39. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrae 14-16 + 22-24 = 36-39; dorsal-fin rays 31-35; anal-fin rays 20-22; further distinguished from all congeners, except P. paucus and P. pietschi, by having laterally flattened, bladelike ventral procurrent caudal rays, and an anteriorly directed hook-like process on the third posteriormost ventral procurrent caudal ray .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Platyberyx Andriashevi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 48 - 2200 m . Tropical; 57°N - 5°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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