Verilus Pacificus
📖 Overview
Verilus Pacificus (Verilus pacificus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40 cm. It occurs at depths between 60 and 500 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: lower jaw with a row of conical teeth posterior to a canine tooth near symphysis; absence of basioccipital fossa; proximal-middle radial of first anal-fin pterygiophore with no concavity on anterior surface; pectoral-fin rays 15; first gill arch with 14-15 gill rakers on lower arm; lateral-line scales 49-51 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Verilus Pacificus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Verilus Pacificus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Verilus Pacificus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 500 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Japan, Taiwan and off Samoa Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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