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Benthalbella linguidens

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Benthalbella linguidens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Aulopiformes
Family: Scopelarchidae
Genus: Benthalbella
Species:
B. linguidens
Binomial name
Benthalbella linguidens
(Mead & Böhlke, 1953)

Benthalbella linguidens, the longfin pearleye, is a species of fish that can be found in the North Pacific from Japan to California.[2] It is a member of the Benthalbella, a genus of pearleyes.

Size[edit]

This species reaches a max length in excess of 30 cm (12 in).[2]

Biology[edit]

Most often found between 50 and 300 m (160 and 980 ft) during both day and night.[2] They exhibit diel vertical migration, and individuals commonly migrate to 50 m (160 ft) or shallower during nighttime.[2] Diet depends on life stage, with juveniles feeding on crustaceans while adults mainly feeding on other fish.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Fennessy, S.; Holleman, W.; Russell, B.; Maunde, C. (2020). "Benthalbella linguidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T123335390A123335747. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T123335390A123335747.en. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Okamoto, Makoto; Sugisaki, Hiroya; Ida, Hitoshi (December 2004). "Development and distribution of the early life stages of the longfin pearleye Benthalbella linguidens (Aulopiformes: Scopelarchidae) in the western North Pacific". Ichthyological Research. 51 (4): 301–308. doi:10.1007/s10228-004-0233-7. ISSN 1341-8998.
  3. ^ Wisner, Robert L.; Fitch, John E.; Lavenberg, Robert J. (1969-12-05). "Deep-Water Fishes of California". Copeia. 1969 (4): 861. doi:10.2307/1441818. ISSN 0045-8511.