Scopeloberyx Malayanus
📖 Overview
Scopeloberyx Malayanus (Scopeloberyx malayanus), first described by Weber, 1913 is a fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species often has 16-18 (usually 17-18) gill rakers on the first branchial arch; 8-10 predorsal scales .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scopeloberyx Malayanus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic. Subtropical West Pacific: Tropical to subtropical zone.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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