Pseudonus Acutus
📖 Overview
Pseudonus Acutus (Pseudonus acutus), first described by Garman, 1899 is a small fish in the family Bythitidae (order Ophidiiformes). Adults typically reach 12.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 915 to 1620 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 101 - 119; Anal soft rays: 74 - 85; Vertebrae: 61 - 63. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 101-119; A 74-85; vertebrae 61-63; pelvic fin absent .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudonus Acutus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 915 - 1620 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Gulf of Panama, off Ecuador and northern Peru, Galapagos Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | jeskyňovka ostrá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Острый псевдонус |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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