Uranoscopus Turbisquamatus
📖 Overview
Uranoscopus Turbisquamatus (Uranoscopus turbisquamatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Uranoscopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 510 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Fresh specimens with brownish body, paler below. Upper half of body with many yellowish-white blotches, irregular and blurred in shape. Spinous dorsal fin uniformly jet-black except for the brownish first spine. Pectoral, second dorsal and anal fins reddish-brown. Caudal fin and posterior basal part of anal fin dark olive. Pelvic fin pale pink.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Uranoscopus Turbisquamatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 100 - 510 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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