Trachipterus trachypterus (Gmelin, 1789)

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 145 - 184. Silvery in color except for front of head, interorbital area, dorsal part of upper jaw, and tip of lower jaw which are black (Ref. 2713). Dusky blotch usually seen on body at bases of 20-28th dorsal rays (Ref. 2713).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Lampriformes

Family: Trachipteridae

Genus: Trachipterus

Species: Trachipterus trachypterus (Gmelin, 1789)

Climate Zone


  • bathypelagic
  • Biology


    A rare (Ref. 2713), mesopelagic species. Feeds on squid and midwater fishes (Ref. 6392). Swims with head up (Ref. 36731). Eggs and larvae are found frequently near the surface (Ref. 6392).

    Habitat


    bathypelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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