What is the taxonomic classification of Alepocephalus antipodianus?
Alepocephalus antipodianus belongs to the family Alepocephalidae, order Osmeriformes, class unknown. The genus is Alepocephalus and the species epithet is antipodianus. Its taxonomic status is accepted according to GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.
What family does Alepocephalus antipodianus belong to?
Alepocephalus antipodianus is a member of the family Alepocephalidae, which falls under the order Osmeriformes. The family Alepocephalidae contains many other fish species. You can explore all species in this family on our family detail page.
Is Alepocephalus antipodianus a marine or freshwater species?
Based on OBIS data, Alepocephalus antipodianus is classified as a marine (saltwater) species. It has been observed 4,567 times in ocean biodiversity surveys.
Is Alepocephalus antipodianus endangered?
The IUCN conservation status for Alepocephalus antipodianus is not currently assessed in our OBIS dataset. Many fish species have not yet been formally evaluated. For the latest conservation assessments, check the IUCN Red List directly.
Where does FishSpecPeek get data about Alepocephalus antipodianus?
All taxonomic data for Alepocephalus antipodianus comes from the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, the world's most comprehensive biodiversity database. Marine observation data is sourced from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System). FishSpecPeek aggregates and presents this data for easy exploration.