Guinean flagfin (Aulopus cadenati)

Scientific name: Aulopus cadenati Poll, 1953

Guinean flagfin (Aulopus cadenati)

The Guinean flagfin (Aulopus cadenati) is a marine fish of the family Aulopidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 15–16°C (59–61°F). Native range: Southeast Atlantic, presumably restricted to tropical northwestern Africa.

Guinean flagfin care at a glance

Temperature
15–16°C (59–61°F)

Biology

Found on continental shelf and slope. Feeds on fishes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aulopus cadenati
Family
Aulopidae (Aulopus)
Order
Aulopiformes (Grinners)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Depth range
50–1000 m (164–3281 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 1000 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: presumably restricted to tropical northwestern Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial

Sources

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

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