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Alepocephalidae
Slickheads, also known as nakedheads or smoothheads, are deep water fishes that belong to the family Alepocephalidae. They are most commonly found in the bathypelagic layer, which is approximately 3000m below the surface. They get their name from the lack of scales on their heads. Similarly, the scientific name is from the Greek ᾰ̓- (''a''-, "not"); λέπος (''lepos'', "scale"); and κεφαλή (''kephalē'', "head"). It has about 22 genera with ca. 96 species. In Japanese they are known as . Description The following characteristics are generally shared by the Alepocephalidae family: Their mouths consist of 80 to 100 razor-sharp teeth, being rather small and feeble. They are shaped in an eel-like elongation, with large eyes, gill rakers that range from moderate to long and numerous, and spineless fins. The single dorsal fin is located posterior to the midpoint of the body and there is no adipose dorsal fin present, there is a pectoral fin ranging from small to rudimenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alepocephalidae
Slickheads, also known as nakedheads or smoothheads, are deep water fishes that belong to the family Alepocephalidae. They are most commonly found in the bathypelagic layer, which is approximately 3000m below the surface. They get their name from the lack of scales on their heads. Similarly, the scientific name is from the Greek ᾰ̓- (''a''-, "not"); λέπος (''lepos'', "scale"); and κεφαλή (''kephalē'', "head"). It has about 22 genera with ca. 96 species. In Japanese they are known as . Description The following characteristics are generally shared by the Alepocephalidae family: Their mouths consist of 80 to 100 razor-sharp teeth, being rather small and feeble. They are shaped in an eel-like elongation, with large eyes, gill rakers that range from moderate to long and numerous, and spineless fins. The single dorsal fin is located posterior to the midpoint of the body and there is no adipose dorsal fin present, there is a pectoral fin ranging from small to rudimenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bathyprion
''Bathyprion danae'', the fangtooth smooth-head, is a species of slickhead found in deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is in the monotypic genus ''Bathyprion''. Environment ''Bathyprion danae'' is recorded to be found in a marine environment within bathypelagic depth range of about 100 – 3200 meters. They are considered to be a species found in the deep-waters. Distribution ''Bathyprion danae'' is native to the areas of the Eastern Atlantic, Namibia, the North Atlantic, and the western Pacific. It has been found isolated in the area of Madeira. This species has also been recorded to occupy the areas of the European waters, the North West Atlantic, the Portuguese Exclusive Economic Zone, and the Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone. Common names The common names of ''Bathyprion danae'' in various languages include the following: *Fangtooth smooth-head : English *Fangtooth smoothhead : English *深海鋸平頭魚 : Mandarin Chinese *深海锯平头鱼 : Mandarin Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptoderma
''Leptoderma'' is a genus of slickheads found in the deep waters of the oceans. Species There are currently 6 recognized species in this genus: * ''Leptoderma affinis'' Alcock, 1899 (Eel slickhead) * ''Leptoderma lubricum'' T. Abe, Marumo & Kawaguchi, 1965 * ''Leptoderma macrophthalmum'' Byrkjedal, J. Y. Poulsen & J. K. Galbraith, 2011 * ''Leptoderma macrops'' Vaillant, 1886 (Grenadier smooth-head) * ''Leptoderma ospesca'' Angulo, C. C. Baldwin & D. R. Robertson, 2016 (Eastern eel-slickhead)Angulo, A., Baldwin, C.C. & Robertson, D.R. (2016): A new species of ''Leptoderma'' Vaillant, 1886 (Osmeriformes: Alepocephalidae) from the Pacific coast of Central America. ''Zootaxa, 4066 (4): 493–500.'' * ''Leptoderma retropinna ''Leptoderma retropinna'' is a species of slickheads found in the Indian Ocean The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, covering or ~19.8% of the water on Earth's surface. It is bounded by Asia to the nor ...' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asquamiceps
''Asquamiceps'' is a genus of slickhead Slickheads, also known as nakedheads or smoothheads, are deep water fishes that belong to the family Alepocephalidae. They are most commonly found in the bathypelagic layer, which is approximately 3000m below the surface. They get their name from ...s that occurs in all oceans. It is one of nineteen genera in the family Alepocephalidae. Species There are currently four recognized species in this genus: * '' Asquamiceps caeruleus'' Markle, 1980 * '' Asquamiceps hjorti'' ( Koefoed, 1927) (Barethroat slickhead) * '' Asquamiceps longmani'' Fowler, 1934 * '' Asquamiceps velaris'' Zugmayer, 1911 (Fanfin smooth-head) References Alepocephalidae Ray-finned fish genera Marine fish genera Taxa named by Erich Zugmayer {{Argentiniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narcetes Shonanmaruae
''Narcetes shonanmaruae'', the yokozuna slickhead, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a slickhead belonging to the family Alepocephalidae. It was first formally described in 2021, the description being based on four specimens which were collected below a depth of in Suruga Bay in Japan. Its largest verified size is , however recent footage with a reference has given the fish a much larger estimated length of , however unverified. The specific name references ''Shonan Maru'', the ship the specimens were collected from. The proposed English name, yokozuna slickhead, refers to the highest ranking of sumo wrestler, the yokozuna , or , is the top division of the six divisions of professional sumo. Its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers (''rikishi''), ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments. This is the on .... References Alepocephalidae Taxa named by Jan Yde Poulsen, Taxa named by Hitoshi Ida Taxa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bathylaco
''Bathylaco'' is a genus of slickheads found in deep oceanic waters. It is one of nineteen genera in the family Alepocephalidae. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * '' Bathylaco macrophthalmus'' J. G. Nielsen & Larsen, 1968 * '' Bathylaco nielseni'' Sazonov & Ivanov, 1980 * '' Bathylaco nigricans'' Goode Goode ( or , depending on family) is a surname. Notable people Notable people with the surname include: * Alex Goode (Born 1988), British rugby union player * Alexander D. Goode (1911-1943), US Army chaplain * Andy Goode (born 1980), British ru ... & T. H. Bean, 1896 (Black warrior) References Alepocephalidae Ray-finned fish genera Marine fish genera Taxa named by George Brown Goode Taxa named by Tarleton Hoffman Bean {{Argentiniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microphotolepis
''Microphotolepis'' is a genus of slickheads found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * '' Microphotolepis multipunctata'' Sazonov & Parin, 1977 * '' Microphotolepis schmidti'' (Angel In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God. Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles include ... & Verrier, 1931) References Alepocephalidae {{Argentiniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talismania (fish)
''Talismania'' is a genus of slickheads. Species There are currently 11 recognized species in this genus: * '' Talismania antillarum'' ( Goode & T. H. Bean, 1896) (Antillean smooth-head) * '' Talismania aphos'' ( W. A. Bussing, 1965) * '' Talismania bifurcata'' ( A. E. Parr, 1951) (Threadfin slickhead) * '' Talismania brachycephala'' Sazonov, 1981 * ''Talismania bussingi'' Sazonov, 1989 * '' Talismania filamentosa'' Okamura & Kawanishi, 1984 * ''Talismania homoptera'' ( Vaillant, 1888) (Hairfin smooth-head) * ''Talismania kotlyari'' Sazonov & Ivanov, 1980 * ''Talismania longifilis'' ( A. B. Brauer, 1902) (Longtail slickhead) * ''Talismania mekistonema'' Sulak, 1975 (Threadfin smooth-head) * ''Talismania okinawensis'' Okamura Okamura (written: 岡村 lit. "hill village") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: * , Japanese voice actor * , Japanese photographer * Allison Okamura, American roboticist * Arthur Okamura, American silk screen artist ... & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rouleina
''Rouleina'' is a genus of slickheads. The genus is named for the ichthyologist Louis Roule. Species There are currently 10 recognized species in this genus: * '' Rouleina attrita'' ( Vaillant, 1888) (Softskin smooth-head) * '' Rouleina danae'' A. E. Parr, 1951 * '' Rouleina eucla'' Whitley, 1940 (Eucla slickhead) * '' Rouleina euryops'' Sazonov, 1999 * '' Rouleina guentheri'' ( Alcock, 1892) (Bordello slickhead) * '' Rouleina livida'' ( A. B. Brauer, 1906) * '' Rouleina maderensis'' Maul A maul may refer to any number of large hammers, including: * War hammer, a medieval weapon * Post maul, a type of sledgehammer * Spike maul, railroad hand tool * Splitting maul, heavy wood-splitting tool resembling both axe and hammer People ..., 1948 (Madeiran smooth-head) * '' Rouleina nuda'' ( A. B. Brauer, 1906) * '' Rouleina squamilatera'' ( Alcock, 1898) (Bluntsnout slickhead) * '' Rouleina watasei'' ( S. Tanaka (I), 1909) References Alepocephalidae Taxa named by Henry Wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rinoctes
''Rinoctes nasutus'', the abyssal smooth-head, is a species of slickhead that is found at depths of to in the Atlantic Ocean, and possibly in the Indian and Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, to Antarctica) in the south, and is bounded by the continen ...s. This species is the only known species in its genus. It grows to a length of SL. References Alepocephalidae Monotypic ray-finned fish genera Monotypic marine fish genera Taxa named by Albert Eide Parr {{Argentiniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Photostylus
''Photostylus pycnopterus'', the Starry smooth-head, is a species of slickhead Slickheads, also known as nakedheads or smoothheads, are deep water fishes that belong to the family Alepocephalidae. They are most commonly found in the bathypelagic layer, which is approximately 3000m below the surface. They get their name from ... found in all oceans at depths of from to . This species is the only known species in its genus. This species grows to a length of SL. References * Alepocephalidae Monotypic fish genera Fish described in 1933 Taxa named by William Beebe {{Argentiniformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narcetes
''Narcetes'' is a genus of slickheads. It was formally described by Alfred William Alcock in 1890. It currently contains six described species. The generic name is from Greek νάρκη (''narkē'', "stingray" or "numbness") and -της (''tēs'', forming a masculine noun meaning, from a place). Species There are currently six recognized species in this genus: * '' Narcetes erimelas'' Alcock, 1890 * '' Narcetes kamoharai'' Okamura, 1984 * '' Narcetes lloydi'' Fowler, 1934 (Lloyd's slickhead) *''Narcetes shonanmaruae'' Poulsen, H. Ida, Kawato & Fujiwara Fujiwara (, written: 藤原 lit. "''Wisteria'' field") is a Japanese surname. (In English conversation it is likely to be rendered as .) Notable people with the surname include: ; Families * The Fujiwara clan and its members ** Fujiwara no Kamatari ..., 2021 (Yokozuna slickhead) * '' Narcetes stomias'' ( C. H. Gilbert, 1890) (Blackhead salmon) * '' Narcetes wonderi'' Herre, 1935 References Alepocephalidae {{Argent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |