Eucla slickhead
📖 Overview
Eucla slickhead (Rouleina eucla) is a ray-finned fish of the family Alepocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 900 and 1050 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eucla slickhead is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eucla slickhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 900 - 1050 m . Deep-water; 29°S - 48°S, 128°E - 155°E Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Baldfish · Eucla Slickhead · Sparkling Slickhead |
| 🌍CES | uzlatka hlavatá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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