Shortsnout cucumberfish (Paraulopus brevirostris)

Scientific name: Paraulopus brevirostris Fourmanoir, 1981

The Shortsnout cucumberfish (Paraulopus brevirostris) is a marine fish of the family Aulopidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Okinawa Trough, Philippines, Strait of Malacca, southern Indonesia, and Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 42 - 43. Dorsal and caudal fins without any dark marks, 12-14 pectoral fin rays, and usually 16-19 gill rakers. Pectoral fin short, not reaching posteriorly to posterior end of dorsal fin base; pelvic fin very long, length 24.6-30.9% of SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraulopus brevirostris
Family
Aulopidae (Aulopus)
Order
Aulopiformes (Grinners)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Depth range
187–294 m (614–965 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 187 - 294 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Pacific: Okinawa Trough, Philippines, Strait of Malacca, southern Indonesia, and 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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