Atlantic greeneye (Chlorophthalmus atlanticus)

Scientific name: Chlorophthalmus atlanticus Poll, 1953

Atlantic greeneye (Chlorophthalmus atlanticus)

The Atlantic greeneye (Chlorophthalmus atlanticus) is a marine fish of the family Chlorophthalmidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic.

Biology

Inhabits deep water of the continental shelf.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chlorophthalmus atlanticus
Family
Chlorophthalmidae (Greeneyes)
Order
Aulopiformes (Grinners)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Depth range
240–270 m (787–886 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 240 - 270 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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