Nordenskjold's bigscale
📖 Overview
Nordenskjold's bigscale (Sio nordenskjoldii), first described by Lönnberg, 1905 is a small fish in the family Melamphaidae (order Beryciformes). Adults typically reach 12.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 3000 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): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nordenskjold's bigscale is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 200 - 3000 m . Deep-water; 20°S - 68°S south of 20°S.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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