Elongate siphonfish
📖 Overview
Found in coastal, silty habitat on reefs amongst branching corals or with long-spined urchins, in depths to at least 15 m . Types were captured between 3-50 m on sand and coral bottom, but one paratype (USNM 112098) was taken at over 300 m, presumably in a trawl, on a bottom dominated by Globigerina .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Grey of brown blotched pattern with white interspaces and spots . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate siphonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 300 m , usually 3 - 50 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Elongate siphonfish.
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