Bengal escolar
📖 Overview
Bengal escolar (Rexea bengalensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gempylidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. It occurs at depths between 143 and 820 metres. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 19 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13; Vertebrae: 34. Spinescent gill rakers with 3 or 4 cusps. Lateral line branching from below the 5th to before the 6th spine of the first dorsal fin; the upper lateral line reaching at least to the end of the soft dorsal fin base.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bengal escolar is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bengal escolar is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bengal escolar is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 143 - 820 m . Deep-water; 34°N - 27°S, 40°E - 155°E West Pacific: Mozambique Channel, Saya de Malha Bank, Maldives Islands, India, Sri Lanka, Arafura and Java seas, Makassar Strait, northwestern and northeastern Australia and southern Japan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bengal escolar · small gemfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Escolier bengalais · Petit escolier |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyrsites bengalensis | Alcock | 1894 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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