Scopelarchoides Nicholsi
📖 Overview
Occur in shallower part of depth range at night, deeper during the day . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae . Synchronous hermaphrodites .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23; Vertebrae: 45 - 48. Branchiostegal rays: 8.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scopelarchoides Nicholsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scopelarchoides Nicholsi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1 - 3294 m . Deep-water; 27°N - Central Atlantic: Cuba (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scopelarchus nicholsi | Parr | 1929 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 30 records indexed .
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