| Scientific name: Bathymicrops regis |
| Nome comum: N/A |
| Common name: N/A |
| Classification: CHORDATA > ACTINOPTERYGII > Aulopiformes > Ipnopidae |
| Description: An abyssal fish, only found in very deep water. Vestigial eyes, long jaws covered with minute teeth, body off-white with dark pigment forming 6 to 8 bands. |
Global Distribution: Central and South Atlantic.
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| BIOLOGICAL FEATURES |
| Size: Maximum length 11.7 cm (standard length). |
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| Weight length rel.: Bayesian estimated length-weight: a=0.01000 (0.00244 - 0.04107), b=3.04 (2.81 - 3.27). |
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| Behavioural ecology: Probably solitary. |
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| ECOLOGICAL FEATURES |
| Depth range: FishBase: 3300 - 5782 m |
| Habitat: Bathydemersal. |
| Feeding habits: Feeds on small benthopelagic crustaceans. |
| Trophic level: FishBase: 3.5 |
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| Commercial interest: Not commercial. |
| Conservation status: Not evaluated. |
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