Mirrorbelly (Opisthoproctus grimaldii) fish species and information / pictures of Mirrorbelly - Opisthoproctus grimaldii

Mirrorbelly (Opisthoproctus grimaldii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Opisthoproctus grimaldii

Common Name
Mirrorbelly

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Dorsal part of head transparent, ventral part and ventral 2/3 of body peppered with large melanophores; ventral surface of rear part of sole with 4 dark blotches (Ref. 6597). Body deep and anal fin on a vertical at posterior end of the sole, short based, rays directed posteriorly (Ref. 37473).

Classification

Classified By
Zugmayer, 1911
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Smelts (Osmeriformes)
Family
Barreleyes or spookfishes (Opisthoproctidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: mainly in the tropical region. Northwest Atlantic and western Pacific: subtropical region.
Range
43°N - 49°S, 149°E - 15°E

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
4750 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 4750 m (Ref. 58018), usually 300 - 400 m (Ref. 6542)
Trophic Level
Unknown
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
8.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
Unknown

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Unknown
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated