Bathymicrops regis
| Bathymicrops regis | |
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| Bathymicrops regis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Ipnopidae |
| Genus: | Bathymicrops |
| Species: | B. regis |
| Binomial name | |
| Bathymicrops regis Hjort & Koefoed, 1912 | |
Bathymicrops regis is a species of aulopiformes in the family Ipnopidae.[2] It is found in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coasts of Africa and South America. The species is of Least Concern.
Distribution
Bathymicrops regis is found in the Atlantic Ocean, at depths of 3,000–5,700 metres (9,800–18,700 ft). It occurs of the coasts of Morocco, Gabon, Venezuela, and Brazil.[1]
Description
Bathymicrops regis has six to eight dark bands across its body, which is elongated, and grows to a maximum of 11.7 centimetres (4.6 in). It is rare, probably solitary,[3] and eats small crustaceans.[1]
Conservation
In 2013, the IUCN assessed Bathymicrops regis as of Least Concern. No major threats are noted.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Russell, B.; Poss, S.; Nunoo, F.; Bannermann, P. (2015). "Bathymicrops regis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015 e.T13462745A15603180. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T13462745A15603180.en. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bathymicrops regis Hjort & Koefoed, 1912". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Bathymicrops regis". FishBase. Retrieved 25 May 2026.