Longray fangjaw
📖 Overview
Mesopelagic species, showing marked stratification of size with depth, with the largest individuals deepest ; also bathypelagic . Exhibits diel color change, darkening slightly at night . Feeds on zooplankton.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 28 - 31. Silvery operculum and peritoneum; tail translucent ventrally; dorsal and caudal rays pigmented . Single row of body photophores .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longray fangjaw is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longray fangjaw is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longray fangjaw is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 1200 m . Deep-water; 55°N - north of Gulf of Cadiz, Spain (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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