Leaf searsid
📖 Overview
Leaf searsid (Platytroctes mirus), first described by Lloyd, 1909 is a small fish in the family Platytroctidae (order Alepocephaliformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Leaf searsid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leaf searsid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 915 - ? m . Deep-water; 65°N - Northeast Atlantic: single specimen found in the stomach of cod in Denmark Strait (record questionable).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | svítilnička mořská |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | lehtituikkija |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Платитроктеген |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platytroctegen mirus | Lloyd | 1909 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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