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| name = Large-eyed rabbitfish |
| name = Large-eyed rabbitfish |
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| image = Hydrolagus_mirabilis.jpg |
| image = Hydrolagus_mirabilis.jpg |
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| status = |
| status = LC |
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| status_system = IUCN3.1 |
| status_system = IUCN3.1 |
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| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 19 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=Finucci, B. |date=2020 |title=''Hydrolagus mirabilis'' |volume=2020 |page=e.T63104A124458962 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T63104A124458962.en |access-date=19 November 2021}}</ref> |
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| genus = Hydrolagus |
| genus = Hydrolagus |
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| species = mirabilis |
| species = mirabilis |
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| authority = ([[Robert Collett|Collett]], 1904) |
| authority = ([[Robert Collett|Collett]], 1904) |
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The '''large-eyed rabbitfish''' (''Hydrolagus mirabilis'') is a species of [[fish]] in the [[Chimaeridae]] |
The '''large-eyed rabbitfish''' (''Hydrolagus mirabilis'') is a species of [[fish]] in the family [[Chimaeridae]]. It is found in several areas of the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and within the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. |
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== Distribution == |
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There are reported sightings of ''Hydrolagus mirabilis'' that stretch from [[Southern Africa]] on the coast of [[Namibia]] all the way to the far north of [[Iceland]]. The most recent accounts come from Syrian waters (500m) within the eastern Mediterranean Sea and the [[Bay of Biscay]] between [[Spain]] and [[France]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Hassan|first=Mohamad|date=2013|title=Occurrence of large-eyed rabbitfish Hydrolagus mirabilis, Chimaeridae, in Syrian waters (eastern Mediterranean)|journal=Marine Biodiversity Records|volume=6|doi=10.1017/S175526721200111X|bibcode=2013MBdR....6E...7H |issn=1755-2672}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite journal|title=Deep-sea ichthyofauna from Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Egypt: Update and new records.|last=Farrag|first=Mahmoud|date=December 2016|doi=10.1016/j.ejar.2016.12.005|volume=42|journal=The Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research|issue=4 |pages=479–489|doi-access=free}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Lorance|first=Pascal|date=1999|title=Observations of chondrichthyan fishes (sharks,rays and chimaeras) in the Bay of Biscay (North-eastern Atlantic) from submersibles|url=https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/2000/acte-2571.pdf|journal=Proc. 3rd European Elasmobranch Association Meeting, Boulogne-sur-Mer|pages=29–45|via=Archimer}}</ref> The family Chimaeridae is present worldwide within temperate to tropical waters, below 200m, but prefer to swim within coastal environments.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.fishbase.de/Summary/FamilySummary.php?Family=Chimaeridae|title=FAMILY Details for Chimaeridae - Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes|website=www.fishbase.de|access-date=2019-03-30}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite journal|last1=Hayes|first1=A J|last2=Sim|first2=A J W|date=August 2011|title=Ratfish (Chimaera) spine injuries in fishermen|journal=Scottish Medical Journal|volume=56|issue=3|pages=161–163|doi=10.1258/smj.2011.011115|pmid=21873722|s2cid=31594822 |issn=0036-9330}}</ref> Young members have a tendency to remain at lower depths than the older members, who are more focused on inshore mating and migrations.<ref name=":4">{{Cite journal|last=Quigley|first=Declan|date=January 2011|title=Rabbitfishes, Chimaeras & Ratfishes (Holocephali) in Irish waters|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277304962|journal=[[Commentarii Mathematici Helvetici]]|volume=52|pages=18|via=Research Gate}}</ref> |
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== Description == |
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The size of this species ranges from 600–2000 mm, displaying [[sexual dimorphism]] where the females are significantly larger than the males.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /> The large pectoral wing like fins on the sides of its body project it through the water and allow for additional lift, whilst the long tapered tail adds to its agility in the water.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=https://dtmag.com/thelibrary/underwater-propulsion-a-tale-of-tails/|title=Underwater Propulsion: A Tale of Tails|last=Snyderman|first=Marty|website=Scuba Diving News, Gear, Education {{!}} Dive Training Magazine|access-date=2019-03-30}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://owlcation.com/stem/The-Chimaera-Ratfish-or-Ghost-Shark-Strange-and-Cartilaginous|title=Chimaeras: Strange Fish With a Cartilaginous Skeleton|last=Crampton|first=Linda|date=March 27, 2019|website=Owlcation|access-date=2019-03-30}}</ref> Members of the family [[Chimaeridae]] carry a venomous [[dorsal fin]] spine as a defense mechanism to ward off predators.<ref name=":3" /> Whilst members of the family have two dorsal fins, it is only the primary one that contains venom. Said fin is not fixed in place, but can instead be lifted up in cases when the fish is threatened.<ref name=":4" /> The venom itself is not deadly towards humans, but there have been cases where the spine penetrated deeply enough to require surgery.<ref name=":3" /> The gill line of this species has a gill cover known as an operculum, which is able to open and close, and both keeps the respiratory system safe whilst collecting further dissolved oxygen to breathe.<ref name=":4" /> There are mixed reports on if this species has an [[anal fin]]. Some observations categorize the difference between this species and other members of its family is the absence of said fin, whilst others claim that it does have the anal fin and that it leads to the [[caudal fin]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":5" /> |
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The name ‘Rabbit Fish’ originates from its large tooth-plates within its upper and lower jaws, giving it a rabbit like appearance.<ref name=":4" /> This family is also often referred to as "Rat Fish" as well due to its long tapered tail .<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":4" /> The combination of these parts resembling a variety of animals is what gave its family the name [[Chimaera]] - representing the [[Chimera (genetics)|creature by the same name]] in Greek mythology that combined a multitude of beasts.<ref name=":4" /> |
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== Reproduction == |
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Adults have migration patterns across coastal plains of continents, where they will find their mate. The species then reproduces uses [[internal fertilization]], when the male uses twin pectoral fins to clasp onto the female during the mating process.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":7" /> The [[Clasper|tentaculum]] (often seen as a white bulge on the head), extends outward to keep the female from straying away.<ref name=":7" /> The species is [[Oviparity|oviparous]], where eggs will hatch about 5–10 months after being laid.<ref name=":4" /> The egg laying process takes ~18–30 hours, where tendrils hold onto the eggs, dragging them along with the female's movements.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":6" /> |
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== Diet == |
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The diet of the ''Hydrolagus mirabilis'' may vary greatly due to its abundance throughout the ocean, but it generally consists of small fish, [[polychaete]]s, [[Mollusca|molluscs]], [[echinoderm]]s, [[Amphiprioninae|anemones]], and small [[crustacean]]s.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Dunn|first1=Mr|last2=Griggs|first2=L|last3=Forman|first3=J|last4=Horn|first4=P|date=2010-05-20|title=Feeding habits and niche separation among the deep-sea chimaeroid fishes Harriotta raleighana, Hydrolagus bemisi and Hydrolagus novaezealandiae|journal=Marine Ecology Progress Series|volume=407|pages=209–225|doi=10.3354/meps08580|bibcode=2010MEPS..407..209D |issn=0171-8630|doi-access=free}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> |
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== Uses == |
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Members of this family are known to be rather distasteful in a meal, but some have placed value within the oils of the fish for commercial uses.<ref name=":3" /> The eggs of similar species have been commonly exploited and abused due to their long (5–10 month) hatching period.<ref name=":4" /> The Large Eyed Rabbit Fish was marked as near threatened due to overfishing in previous years in which caused a roughly 50% population loss, but is back to Least Concern Status.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-02|title=IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Hydrolagus mirabilis|url=https://www.iucnredlist.org/en|access-date=2020-10-29|website=IUCN Red List of Threatened Species}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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<ref name=iucn>Dagit, D.D. 2005. {{IUCNlink|63104|Hydrolagus mirabilis}}. [http://www.iucnredlist.org 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. ] Downloaded on 11 January 2009.</ref> |
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* [http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=9000 ''Hydrolagus mirabilis''] at FishBase. |
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{{wikispecies|Hydrolagus mirabilis}} |
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[[Category:Hydrolagus|large-eyed rabbitfish]] |
[[Category:Hydrolagus|large-eyed rabbitfish]] |
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[[Category:Fish of the Atlantic Ocean]] |
[[Category:Fish of the Atlantic Ocean]] |
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[[Category:Fish described in 1904|large-eyed rabbitfish]] |
[[Category:Fish described in 1904|large-eyed rabbitfish]] |
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[[Category:Taxa named by Robert Collett|large-eyed rabbitfish]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:41, 14 November 2024
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Subclass: | Holocephali |
| Order: | Chimaeriformes |
| Family: | Chimaeridae |
| Genus: | Hydrolagus |
| Species: | H. mirabilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Hydrolagus mirabilis (Collett, 1904)
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The large-eyed rabbitfish (Hydrolagus mirabilis) is a species of fish in the family Chimaeridae. It is found in several areas of the Atlantic Ocean and within the Mediterranean Sea.
Distribution
[edit]There are reported sightings of Hydrolagus mirabilis that stretch from Southern Africa on the coast of Namibia all the way to the far north of Iceland. The most recent accounts come from Syrian waters (500m) within the eastern Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Biscay between Spain and France.[2][3][4] The family Chimaeridae is present worldwide within temperate to tropical waters, below 200m, but prefer to swim within coastal environments.[5][6] Young members have a tendency to remain at lower depths than the older members, who are more focused on inshore mating and migrations.[7]
Description
[edit]The size of this species ranges from 600–2000 mm, displaying sexual dimorphism where the females are significantly larger than the males.[2][7] The large pectoral wing like fins on the sides of its body project it through the water and allow for additional lift, whilst the long tapered tail adds to its agility in the water.[8][9] Members of the family Chimaeridae carry a venomous dorsal fin spine as a defense mechanism to ward off predators.[6] Whilst members of the family have two dorsal fins, it is only the primary one that contains venom. Said fin is not fixed in place, but can instead be lifted up in cases when the fish is threatened.[7] The venom itself is not deadly towards humans, but there have been cases where the spine penetrated deeply enough to require surgery.[6] The gill line of this species has a gill cover known as an operculum, which is able to open and close, and both keeps the respiratory system safe whilst collecting further dissolved oxygen to breathe.[7] There are mixed reports on if this species has an anal fin. Some observations categorize the difference between this species and other members of its family is the absence of said fin, whilst others claim that it does have the anal fin and that it leads to the caudal fin.[2][3]
The name ‘Rabbit Fish’ originates from its large tooth-plates within its upper and lower jaws, giving it a rabbit like appearance.[7] This family is also often referred to as "Rat Fish" as well due to its long tapered tail .[9][7] The combination of these parts resembling a variety of animals is what gave its family the name Chimaera - representing the creature by the same name in Greek mythology that combined a multitude of beasts.[7]
Reproduction
[edit]Adults have migration patterns across coastal plains of continents, where they will find their mate. The species then reproduces uses internal fertilization, when the male uses twin pectoral fins to clasp onto the female during the mating process.[7][9] The tentaculum (often seen as a white bulge on the head), extends outward to keep the female from straying away.[9] The species is oviparous, where eggs will hatch about 5–10 months after being laid.[7] The egg laying process takes ~18–30 hours, where tendrils hold onto the eggs, dragging them along with the female's movements.[9][8]
Diet
[edit]The diet of the Hydrolagus mirabilis may vary greatly due to its abundance throughout the ocean, but it generally consists of small fish, polychaetes, molluscs, echinoderms, anemones, and small crustaceans.[5][10][7]
Uses
[edit]Members of this family are known to be rather distasteful in a meal, but some have placed value within the oils of the fish for commercial uses.[6] The eggs of similar species have been commonly exploited and abused due to their long (5–10 month) hatching period.[7] The Large Eyed Rabbit Fish was marked as near threatened due to overfishing in previous years in which caused a roughly 50% population loss, but is back to Least Concern Status.[7][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Finucci, B. (2020). "Hydrolagus mirabilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T63104A124458962. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T63104A124458962.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Hassan, Mohamad (2013). "Occurrence of large-eyed rabbitfish Hydrolagus mirabilis, Chimaeridae, in Syrian waters (eastern Mediterranean)". Marine Biodiversity Records. 6. Bibcode:2013MBdR....6E...7H. doi:10.1017/S175526721200111X. ISSN 1755-2672.
- ^ a b Farrag, Mahmoud (December 2016). "Deep-sea ichthyofauna from Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Egypt: Update and new records". The Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research. 42 (4): 479–489. doi:10.1016/j.ejar.2016.12.005.
- ^ Lorance, Pascal (1999). "Observations of chondrichthyan fishes (sharks,rays and chimaeras) in the Bay of Biscay (North-eastern Atlantic) from submersibles" (PDF). Proc. 3rd European Elasmobranch Association Meeting, Boulogne-sur-Mer: 29–45 – via Archimer.
- ^ a b "FAMILY Details for Chimaeridae - Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes". www.fishbase.de. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
- ^ a b c d Hayes, A J; Sim, A J W (August 2011). "Ratfish (Chimaera) spine injuries in fishermen". Scottish Medical Journal. 56 (3): 161–163. doi:10.1258/smj.2011.011115. ISSN 0036-9330. PMID 21873722. S2CID 31594822.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Quigley, Declan (January 2011). "Rabbitfishes, Chimaeras & Ratfishes (Holocephali) in Irish waters". Commentarii Mathematici Helvetici. 52: 18 – via Research Gate.
- ^ a b Snyderman, Marty. "Underwater Propulsion: A Tale of Tails". Scuba Diving News, Gear, Education | Dive Training Magazine. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
- ^ a b c d e Crampton, Linda (March 27, 2019). "Chimaeras: Strange Fish With a Cartilaginous Skeleton". Owlcation. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
- ^ Dunn, Mr; Griggs, L; Forman, J; Horn, P (2010-05-20). "Feeding habits and niche separation among the deep-sea chimaeroid fishes Harriotta raleighana, Hydrolagus bemisi and Hydrolagus novaezealandiae". Marine Ecology Progress Series. 407: 209–225. Bibcode:2010MEPS..407..209D. doi:10.3354/meps08580. ISSN 0171-8630.
- ^ "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Hydrolagus mirabilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2020-10-29.