Scopelosaurus Herwigi
📖 Overview
Juveniles epipelagic to mesopelagic in warm currents moving southwest from the equator; adults benthopelagic on slopes . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scopelosaurus Herwigi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scopelosaurus Herwigi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scopelosaurus Herwigi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 750 m . Temperate Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: southern Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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