Hubb's pearleye
📖 Overview
Oceanic, mesopelagic or bathypelagic species . The single known adult (holotype) was taken in haul between 657 to 0 m; most larvae have been taken in haul in the upper 500 m and in waters as shallow as 60 m. Probably feeds on other midwater fishes . Presumed to be synchronous hermaphrodites . Also Ref. 58302.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25; Vertebrae: 49. Color in alcohol: more or less yellow-brown, with intense pigmentation outlining scale pockets; pectoral and pelvic fins covered with small, scattered melanophores; black streak bordering anterior margin of eye .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hubb's pearleye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hubb's pearleye is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Hubb's pearleye is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 657 m . Subtropical central South Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
other midwater fishes (Ref
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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