Poromitra Cristiceps

📖 Overview

Poromitra Cristiceps (Poromitra cristiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Melamphaidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3263 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 27 - 29. This species is distinguished by the following characters: spined posterior and lower margins of the praeoperculum with an unspined notch in the angular part of it; insertion of ventral fins at the level of the vertical of the posterior margin of the pectoral fin insertion; upper jaw extends beyond the vertical of posterior eye margin; soft rays 12-13 in dorsal fin, 9-10 in anal fin; first branchial arch with 27-30 rakers; vertebrae 27-29; pyloric caeca 7 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poromitra Cristiceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Poromitra Cristiceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Poromitra Cristiceps is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3263 m . Subtropical; 30°N - 25°N North Pacific Ocean.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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