Xenolumpenus Longipterus
📖 Overview
The specimens have well-developed ovaries containing ca. 1.5 mm diameter eggs, suggesting the spawning of the species occurs in autumn .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 46 - 48; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 30; Vertebrae: 52 - 54. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: DXLVI-XLVIII; A II,28-30; membrane extremely incised, rays elongate; 11 pectoral-fin rays, including 3 ventralmost rays free from others and the longest ray 36.5-40.2% SL; pelvic fin rays elongate, membrane well-incised, and rays unbranched; 2 mandibular pores; 1 or 2 large black blotches on pectoral fin; black ocellus on caudal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Xenolumpenus Longipterus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 167 - 300 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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