Nutting's hatchet fish
📖 Overview
Nutting's hatchet fish (Polyipnus nuttingi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternoptychidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 384 and 658 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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 Nutting's hatchet fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nutting's hatchet fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 384 - 658 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Nutting's Hatchetfish |
| 🌍CES | stříbrnáč Nuttingův |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Nuttings sølvøkse |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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