Binocular fish
📖 Overview
Binocular fish (Winteria telescopa), first described by Brauer, 1901 is a fish in the family Opisthoproctidae (order Argentiniformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 400 to 2500 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Binocular fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Binocular fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Binocular fish is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Binocular fish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurodemenigisu · クロデメニギス |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Рыба-бинокль |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wintera telescopa | Brauer | 1901 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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