Flathead slickhead (Conocara nigrum)

Scientific name: Conocara nigrum G?nther, 1878

The Flathead slickhead (Conocara nigrum) is a marine fish of the family Alepocephalidae. Native range: West Pacific, Endemic to Australia.

Biology

A benthic species found in the continental slope.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Conocara nigrum
Family
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)
Order
Osmeriformes (Smelts)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
2562 m (8406 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 2562 - 2562 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
West Pacific: Endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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