Mirrorbelly (Opisthoproctus grimaldii)

Scientific name: Opisthoproctus grimaldii Zugmayer, 1911

The Mirrorbelly (Opisthoproctus grimaldii) is a marine fish of the family Opisthoproctidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, mainly in the tropical region. Northwest Atlantic and western Pacific: subtropical region.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Dorsal part of head transparent, ventral part and ventral 2/3 of body peppered with large melanophores; ventral surface of rear part of sole with 4 dark blotches. Body deep and anal fin on a vertical at posterior end of the sole, short based, rays directed posteriorly.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Opisthoproctus grimaldii
Family
Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes)
Order
Osmeriformes (Smelts)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
0–4750 m (0–15584 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 4750 m, usually 300 - 400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: mainly in the tropical region. Northwest Atlantic and western Pacific: subtropical region.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest

Sources

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

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