Ventrifossa Saikaiensis

📖 Overview

Ventrifossa Saikaiensis (Ventrifossa saikaiensis) 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 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 280 and 1211 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Mouth inferior with long barbel, mandibular teeth in very narrow band, and slender dense spinules arranged in convergent rows or quincunx order on scales. A few or no spineless scales behind 1st dorsal. Scale sacs on upper 1/2 of body and along base of anal fin with narrow, dark brown posterior margin. Ventral luminous organ comparatively large, situated between pelvic bases and connected with periproct by narrow naked groove. Snout more or less pointed. Mouth moderately large, upper jaw extending to a vertical from posterior rim of orbit. Upper lip with rather broad dark margin. Vent much nearer to pelvic vase than to anal fin. First dorsal fin uniformly dark .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ventrifossa Saikaiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ventrifossa Saikaiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ventrifossa Saikaiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 280 - 1211 m . Deep-water South China Sea off Luzon, Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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