Tube-eye Pencilsmelt
📖 Overview
Tube-eye Pencilsmelt (Xenophthalmichthys danae), first described by Regan, 1925 is a small fish in the family Microstomatidae (order Argentiniformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 1250 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Slender fish. Swim bladder not observed .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tube-eye Pencilsmelt is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 1250 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tube-eye Pencilsmelt |
| 🌍CES | drobnotlamka tenká |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Ксенофтальмихт |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prososcopa stilbia | Rass | 1961 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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