Abyssoberyx levisquamosus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Longitud Máxima

16,799999237060547 cm

Color

Deep-water reddish to pinkish-red body …

Rango de Profundidad

?-4565m

Familia

Stephanoberycidae

Acerca de

A deep-sea beryciform fish from abyssal depths of the Indo-Pacific, likely with small scales, large eyes adapted for low-light conditions, and a reddish coloration typical of deep-water species. Little studied.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	16,799999237060547 cm
Rango de Profundidad	?-4565m

Coloration

Deep-water reddish to pinkish-red body with smooth scales giving a relatively plain appearance; bright red coloration typical of mesopelagic and bathypelagic species that absorb all red wavelengths at depth.

Habitat & Distribution

Deep abyssal zone of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, likely at depths exceeding 1000m. Cold, high-pressure, dark environment typical of deep-sea beryciform fish.

Tipo de Agua

Saltwater

Rango de Profundidad

?-4565m

Distribución Geográfica

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Comestibilidad y Gastronomía

Sabor

A deep-sea scorpionfish from abyssal depths; rarely encountered in commercial fishing and not commonly consumed. Known only from deep trawl specimens with no culinary significance.

Taxonomy

Orden	Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies)
Familia	Stephanoberycidae
Especies	Abyssoberyx levisquamosus

Preguntas Frecuentes

Can you eat Abyssoberyx levisquamosus?

A deep-sea scorpionfish from abyssal depths; rarely encountered in commercial fishing and not commonly consumed. Known only from deep trawl specimens with no culinary significance.

How big does Abyssoberyx levisquamosus get?

Abyssoberyx levisquamosus can grow up to 16.799999237060547 cm long.

Where is Abyssoberyx levisquamosus found?

Known from deep-sea environments in the western Pacific Ocean, including seamounts and abyssal plain areas near Japan and the Philippines. A deepwater scorpionfish found at bathyal depths below 1,000 m on volcanic seamount slopes. Deep abyssal zone of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, likely at depths exceeding 1000m. Cold, high-pressure, dark environment typical of deep-sea beryciform fish.

What family does Abyssoberyx levisquamosus belong to?

Abyssoberyx levisquamosus (Abyssoberyx levisquamosus) belongs to the family Stephanoberycidae in the order Beryciformes (Squirrelfishes & Roughies).