Latin name
Neobathyclupea megaceps
Other name
Neobathyclupea megaceps
Identification
This species is characterized by the following features: head length is about 2.5 times the average weight; maximum body height is 23.6% of body length; preanal opening length is about 48% of body length; 16 developed gill crests, the longest of which is about 13.3% of head length.
Features of fish fins
Soft anal rays: 28 - 29.
Fish colouring
The mouth cavity and pectoral fin are brightly colored.
Distribution
West Central Pacific: Philippines.
Habitat
A marine tropical pelagic oceanic species. Depth range ? - 778 ΠΌ.
Size
Maximum length 21 cm.
Behavior
Mostly they swim alone in the upper part of the bathyal.
Food and feeding habits
There is no information yet on what the species feeds on.
Reproduction
Due to the deep-sea habitat of this species, its reproduction has not been studied.
Fishing
Not interesting for fishing.
Relationship with a person
Harmless.
| Classification | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Squad | Perciformes |
| Family | Bathyclupeidae |
| Genus | Neobathyclupea |
| Species | N. megaceps |
| Features | |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Habitat | Pelagic |
| Life span, years | No information |
| Maximum body weight, kg | No information |
| Maximum length, cm | 21 |
| Sailing speed, m/s | No information |
| Threat to people | Edible |
| Way of eating | Predator |