Crossthroat sawpalate
📖 Overview
Crossthroat sawpalate (Serrivomer jesperseni), first described by Boutin, 1953 is a large fish in the family Serrivomeridae (order Anguilliformes). Adults typically reach 67.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 141 - 170; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 127 - 161; Vertebrae: 150. Dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal fin; caudal minute and narrow; pectorals small . Dark in color; mouth, lining of gill cover, and peritoneum black .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crossthroat sawpalate is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 825 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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