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).
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Lampriformes
Family: Trachipteridae
Genus: Trachipterus
Species: Trachipterus trachypterus (Gmelin, 1789)
Climate Zone
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