Arctic telescope
📖 Overview
High-oceanic species. Found at 250-850 m during the day; at 90-325 m at night . Epipelagic to bathypelagic. Feeds on crustaceans . Sexually mature when 3cm long .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Arctic telescope is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arctic telescope is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Arctic telescope is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Arctic telescope is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 90 - 1600 m , usually 250 - 850 m . Boreal; 70°N - 40°N, 65°W - 12°E south of about 70°N to 47°N in the eastern sector and to about 40°N in the western sector.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrona arctica | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
| Myctophum arcticum | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
| Scopelus arcticus | Lütken | 1892 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 74 records indexed .
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