Longfin Cucumberfish (Paraulopus longianalis)

Scientific name: Paraulopus longianalis Sato, Gomon & Nakabo, 2010

The Longfin Cucumberfish (Paraulopus longianalis) is a marine fish of the family Aulopidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, off the west coast of Western Australia.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 43 - 46. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no dark pigment on buccal cavity; pale body, usually with large faint dusky spots in several longitudinal series midlaterally on side; pale adipose fin; transparent caudal fin, though dusky near base of each lobe; supraocular ridges extending nearly to predorsal scales; scales above lateral line 4.5; cheek scales in 2 rows; nearly cylindrical head and body with body tapering little posteriorly in dorsal view; large eye; tiny adipose dorsal fin, its length 4.7-10.6% HL; deep anal fin in males, the posterior tip reaching nearly to posterior edge of hypurals when depressed; short pectoral fin, extending to below middle of dorsal fin base.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraulopus longianalis
Family
Aulopidae (Aulopus)
Order
Aulopiformes (Grinners)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.2
Depth range
150–312 m (492–1024 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 150 - 312 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: off the west coast of Western Australia.
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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