Melamphaes occlusus Kotlyar 2012
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Dianne J. Bray, Melamphaes occlusus in Fishes of Australia, accessed 10 Dec 2023, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/5169
Melamphaes occlusus Kotlyar 2012
More Info
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Distribution |
NW of Northwest Cape, WA (20°53′ S, 113°08′ E), midwater trawl. The species also occurs on the Madagascar Ridge. |
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Features |
Dorsal fin III, 16; Anal fin I, 8; Pectoral fin 15; Pelvic fin I, 8; Gill rakers (first arch) 22; Vertebrae 29 (abdominal 11). Haemal arch of the first caudal vertebra with 2 spines directed downwards and to the sides ('spurs'); pelvic fin originating beyond vertical of posterior margin of pectoral-fin insertion; anal fin originates beneath the last dorsal-fin ray. |
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Etymology |
The specific name occlusus is from the Latin and means "hidden" or "concealed", indicating that this species was possibly included with those of M. microps. |
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Author |
Dianne J. Bray |
Melamphaes occlusus Kotlyar 2012
References
Kotlyar, A.N. 2012. Revision of genus Melamphaes (Melamphaidae): Part 4. Multi-raker species: M. ebelingi, M. occlusus sp. nova, and M. nikolayi sp. nova. Journal of Ichthyology 52(4): 247-254, doi:10.1134/S0032945212030022 Abstract(First published in Russian in Voprosy Ikhtiologii, 2012, 52(3): 279-287.)
Kotlyar, A.N. 2014. First finding of fry of the rare species Melamphaes occlusus (Melamphaidae) in the eastern part of the Indian Ocean. Journal of Ichthyology 54(1): 127–129.
Quick Facts
CAAB Code:37251012
Depth:1500-1610 m
Habitat:Mesopelagic
Max Size:12 cm SL
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