Kuronuma's whiptail
📖 Overview
Kuronuma's whiptail (Spicomacrurus kuronumai), first described by Kamohara, 1938 is a medium-sized fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 20.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 315 to 596 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following characters: pelvic-fin rays 8; nasal bones are closely adjoining along mesial edges, forming 3 horizontal plate like processes; otolith length to height (OL:OH = 1.45-1.6) .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kuronuma's whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 315 - 596 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: off southeastern Japan to northern Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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