Procetichthys Kreffti
📖 Overview
Procetichthys Kreffti (Procetichthys kreffti), first described by Paxton, 1989 is a giant fish in the family Cetomimidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 237.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2200 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13; Vertebrae: 48. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Procetichthys Kreffti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2200 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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