Polymixia Salagomeziensis
📖 Overview
Polymixia Salagomeziensis (Polymixia salagomeziensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Polymixiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 35 - 37; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 15; Vertebrae: 29. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Polymixia Salagomeziensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Polymixia Salagomeziensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Polymixia Salagomeziensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 300 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Known from a single specimen from one of the breaks in the western part of the Sala y Gomez Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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