Brazilian beardfish
📖 Overview
Brazilian beardfish (Polymixia carmenae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Polymixiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 160 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 28; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15; Vertebrae: 28. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: gill rakers on first gill arch 19-24; with main shaft of the first anal-fin proximal radial strongly arched; anterior process of the first anal-fin proximal radial elongated, about half length of the main shaft; pyloric caeca completely absent or numbering 46-71; spinoid scales with spines arranged in vertical rows; D 26-28 (rarely 22); postero-ventral edge of preopercle rounded; mature specimens with pigmentation of anal, dorsal and caudal fins inconspicuous, lacking a markedly darker margin .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brazilian beardfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brazilian beardfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brazilian beardfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 160 - 600 m . Tropical; 13°S - 34°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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