Combside hatchetfish
📖 Overview
Combside hatchetfish (Polyipnus latirastrus), first described by Last & Harold, 1994 is a small fish in the family Sternoptychidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 8.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 696 to 888 metres. It occurs in Deep-water 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): 13 - 14; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16; Vertebrae: 32. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Combside hatchetfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 696 - 888 m . Deep-water; 17°S -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Combside Hatchetfish |
| 🌍CES | stříbrnáč korálový |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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