Celebration whiptail
📖 Overview
Celebration whiptail (Spicomacrurus adelscotti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Macrouridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. It occurs at depths between 600 and 690 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Distinguished by 3 broad horizontal plate-like processes from nasal bones closely adjoining along mesial edges; pelvic fin ray 9 ; outer prolonged ray of pelvic fin slightly broadened and flattened distally; total gill rakers on first arch (outer/inner) 8/11 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Celebration whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Celebration whiptail is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Celebration whiptail is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 600 - 690 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Celebration Whiptail |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hymenocephalus adelscotti | Iwamoto & Merrett | 1997 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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