Fanfin smooth-head (Asquamiceps velaris)

Scientific name: Asquamiceps velaris Zugmayer, 1911

Fanfin smooth-head (Asquamiceps velaris)

The Fanfin smooth-head (Asquamiceps velaris) is a marine fish of the family Alepocephalidae. Native range: Possibly circumglobal.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Asquamiceps velaris
Family
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
Order
Osmeriformes (Smelts)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.4
Depth range
0–3660 m (0–12008 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3660 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Possibly circumglobal.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)

Sources

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

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