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Stephanoberyciformes - Melamphaidae

Poromitra crassiceps (Crested Bigscale)

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More information for this taxon at: LarvalBase | FishBase | Univ. Washington Data

GENERAL

Geographic Range: Bering Sea, 54 to 66 °N - South of southern California
Ecology: Meso- and bathypelagic, 150-1200 m
Early Life History Pattern: Oviparous, pelagic eggs, pelagic larvae
Longevity:

SPAWNING

Area:
Season: Possible year-round with peak in Spring-Summer (E. Pacific)
Mode:
Fecundity:
Age At First Maturity:
Migration:

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