Samaretta Perexilis
📖 Overview
Samaretta Perexilis (Samaretta perexilis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 470 and 512 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: body slender, BD less than head depth and 3.5 or more in the SL, large head, 3.5 or less in the SL; large eye, with diameter less than 3 in HL; very short anterior dorsal fin rays, length about 1/2 of eye diameter; four ocular-side pectoral fin rays; six paired abdominal vertebrae parapophyses; lateral-line canals of the head considerably reduced; trunk canals absent on both sides of body; caudal rays branched except two uppermost and two lowermost simple, scales minute.: other (see remarks); Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Samaretta Perexilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 470 - 512 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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