Benthalbella linguidens

Benthalbella linguidens, the longfin pearleye, is a species of fish that can be found in the North Pacific from Japan to California.[1] It is a member of the Benthalbella, a genus of pearleyes.

Benthalbella linguidens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Aulopiformes
Family:
Scopelarchidae
Genus:
Benthalbella
Species:
B. linguidens
Binomial name
Benthalbella linguidens

Size

This species reaches a max length in excess of 30 cm.[1]

Biology

Most often found between 50 m and 300 m during both day and night.[1] They exhibit diel vertical migration, and individuals commonly migrate to 50 m or shallower during nighttime.[1] Diet depends on life stage, with juveniles feeding on crustaceans while adults mainly feeding on other fish.[2]

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.


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