Viper dogfish
📖 Overview
Viper dogfish (Trigonognathus kabeyai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Etmopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 47 cm. It occurs at depths between 330 and 360 metres. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Viper dogfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Viper dogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 330 - 360 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Wakayama and Tokushima, Japan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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