Pseudoscopelus Lavenbergi
📖 Overview
Pseudoscopelus Lavenbergi (Pseudoscopelus lavenbergi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chiasmodontidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 2100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 25; Vertebrae: 37 - 39. Differs from other species of the genus by the following three unique characters: random trunk photophores in broad band of three or more rows; postventral-fin photophores short, not extending to anus, and reaching anteriorly to very close to pelvic-fin origin; absence of maxillary photophores and presence of anteropreopercular photophores . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudoscopelus Lavenbergi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudoscopelus Lavenbergi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pseudoscopelus Lavenbergi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2100 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 23°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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