トウマルクロボウズギス
📖 Overview
トウマルクロボウズギス (Pseudoscopelus obtusifrons), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a medium-sized fish in the family Chiasmodontidae (order Scombriformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 124 to 2250 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): 17 - 22; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. This species can be distinguished from its congeners by having suprapectoral-fin photophores (vs. absent) and the anterior teeth of lateral series in dentary and premaxillary are hook-like curved, inserting on the lateral edge of bone and positioned outside of mouth so that teeth are visible in ventral and dorsal views (vs. teeth straight, or if curved, not hook-like, and inserted at oral edge of bone, not allowing them to be seen in dorsal or ventral views) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for トウマルクロボウズギス is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 124 - 2250 m . Deep-water Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tomarukurobozugisu · トウマルクロボウズギス |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myersiscus obtusifrons | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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