Twospine bigscale
📖 Overview
Twospine bigscale (Scopelogadus bispinosus), first described by Gilbert, 1915 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 4000 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 24 - 27. Branchiostegal rays: 8 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Twospine bigscale is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 200 - 4000 m . Deep-water; 40°N - 20°S South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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