Slender ribbonfish
📖 Overview
Slender ribbonfish (Trachipterus ishikawae), first described by Jordan & Snyder, 1901 is a giant fish in the family Trachipteridae (order Lampriformes). Adults typically reach 270.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 1200 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slender ribbonfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender ribbonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 1200 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trachypterus ishikawae | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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