Dark toad plunderfish
📖 Overview
Dark toad plunderfish (Pogonophryne fusca) is a ray-finned fish of the family Harpagiferidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 466 and 493 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17; Vertebrae: 38. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark toad plunderfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 466 - 493 m . Deep-water South Shetland Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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