Seleniolycus Robertsi
📖 Overview
Seleniolycus Robertsi (Seleniolycus robertsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 39.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 1455 and 2290 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 84 - 89; Anal soft rays: 69 - 73; Vertebrae: 88 - 97. This species is distinguished by the following characters: posterior half of body with scales, short pectoral fin 7.9-9.4% SL, D 84-89, and A 69-73; 6 suborbital head pores, preoperculomandibular pores 8; predorsal length 27.1-36.4% SL; snout length 29.8-51.6% HL, eye diameter 11.0-13.0% HL; pectoral fin rounded, 15-16 rays, none exserted; anterior dorsal fin pterygiophore associated with vertebra 6-8; vertebrae 24-26+63-71 = 88-97 .: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Seleniolycus Robertsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Seleniolycus Robertsi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Seleniolycus Robertsi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1455 - 2290 m . Polar; 63°S - 66°S, 172°E - 177°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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