Velvet whiptail
📖 Overview
Velvet whiptail (Trachonurus gagates) 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 47.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 436 and 1240 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8. Without a grooved lateral line. Chin barbel 4-8 % of head length. Suborbital width, 13-15%; postorbital length of head 50-55%. Total gill rakers of first arch (mesial) 11-13; second arch (lateral or mesial) 10-13/10-12. Scale rows below mid-base of first dorsal 25-31; over a distance equal to predorsal length usually 35-42; and between pelvic fin base and gill cover 11-14. Mouth moderately large; lips thick and fleshy .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Velvet whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Velvet whiptail is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Velvet whiptail is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 436 - 1240 m . Deep-water; 15°S - 44°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Velvet rattail · Velvet Whiptail |
| 🌍CES | trachonurus australský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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