Meritorious Tapirfish
📖 Overview
Meritorious Tapirfish (Polyacanthonotus merretti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Notacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Meritorious Tapirfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Meritorious Tapirfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 1409 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Meritorious Tapirfish |
| 🌍CES | ostnohřbetec Merrettův |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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