Rubicundus Rubicundus
📖 Overview
Rubicundus Rubicundus (Rubicundus rubicundus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Myxinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.4 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Branchial slime spores and the gill apertures arranged in a straight line; distances from a branchial slime pore to its immediately preceding and posterior gill apertures similar; the ventral aorta not bifurcated. The body color is pink. 5 gill apertures, not crowded; the presence of a pair of small nasal papillae on the roof of the nasal tube; a robust body; 100-102 total slime pores (prebranchial 16 or 17, branchial 3 or 4, trunk 62, tail 19); 3 multicusps in outer row, 7 unicusps, 2 multicusps in inner row, 7 unicusps; eyespot absent.: eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rubicundus Rubicundus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rubicundus Rubicundus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rubicundus Rubicundus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory ; depth range ? - 800 m . Deep-water; 26°N - 24°N, 120°E - 122°E Central Pacific: Philippine Sea, off Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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