Hjort’s Gulper
📖 Overview
Hjort’s Gulper (Saccopharynx hjorti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Saccopharyngidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1400 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hjort’s Gulper is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hjort’s Gulper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1400 m . Deep-water; 35°N - , 33°W - Central Atlantic: Southwest of Azores.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hjort’s Gulper |
| 🌍CES | velkotlamka Hjortova |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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