Ventrifossa Macrodon
📖 Overview
Ventrifossa Macrodon (Ventrifossa macrodon), first described by Sazonov & Iwamoto, 1992 is a large fish in the family Macrouridae (order Gadiformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 345 to 770 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
Physical description for Ventrifossa Macrodon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ventrifossa Macrodon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 345 - 770 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: known only from the Sala y Gomez Ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hlavatice velkozubá |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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