New Zealand ruffe
📖 Overview
Occurs at the edge of the continental shelf and near oceanic islands . Adults are demersal on the continental slope in 800 to 1,000 m; subadults and juveniles found in surface waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Plain blackish grey to brown in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for New Zealand ruffe is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 1000 m , usually 270 - 500 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: Australia (including Victoria and Tasmania) and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrolophus huttoni | Waite | 1910 | Synonym |
| Coroplopus dicologlossops | Smith | 1966 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .
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