Furry whiptail
📖 Overview
Furry whiptail (Trachonurus villosus), first described by Günther, 1877 is a large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 60.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 514 to 1590 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Body dark brown to black. Narrow band of small, pointed teeth in both jaws. Armed with upright spinules. Head fully scaled, except branchiostegal membranes and gular membrane .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Furry whiptail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 514 - 1590 m . Deep-water South Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and molluscs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryphaenoides villosus | Günther | 1877 | Synonym |
| Macrurus villosus | Günther | 1877 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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