A marine teleost fish species belonging to the Aulopidae family, endemic to coastal waters of West Africa, characterized by its distinctive fin morphology and marine habitat.
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marine environments along West African waters, primarily in subtropical and tropical marine ecosystems with depths ranging from 50-200 meters.
Ecological Role
Plays a role in marine food webs as a mid-level predator, contributing to marine ecosystem balance and serving as potential prey for larger marine predators.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, scaled body with potential silvery-grey coloration for marine camouflage
- LIMBS WINGS Distinct dorsal and anal fins with characteristic flaglike appearance, well-developed caudal fin for efficient marine locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Large eyes adapted for low-light marine environments, terminal mouth with sharp teeth indicating predatory feeding strategy
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, streamlined fish body typical of aulopid species, approximately 20-30 cm in total length, with a slender, compressed body profile
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
ADSENSE VERTICAL
