Blacktip poacher
📖 Overview
Inhabits soft bottoms. Larvae pelagic . Feeds almost exclusively on crustaceans, mainly mysids. Preyed upon by flatfishes, hake, and lancetfish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Caudal fin rounded. Pelvic fins small.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blacktip poacher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blacktip poacher is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blacktip poacher is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 18 - 400 m . Deep-water; 55°N - 48°N, 127°W - 116°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenochirus latifrons | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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