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Sharpnose duckbill (Bembrops filiferus) — Percophidae

Sharpnose duckbill

Bembrops filiferus
Family: Percophidae

The Sharpnose duckbill (Bembrops filiferus) is a saltwater fish of the family Percophidae that grows up to 22 cm.

Length
22 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
62.0–450.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The duckbill is a duckbill (Percophidae) from the deeper waters of the ocean. The species has an elongate body with a flattened head and a broad, duckbill-like snout and large eyes; some fin rays trail thread-like, to which the name refers. It lives bottom-dwelling on soft sand bottoms of the continental shelf and slope. As an ambush hunter it springs on small crustaceans and small fishes. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Sharpnose duckbill?

The Sharpnose duckbill has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Sharpnose duckbill live?

The Sharpnose duckbill lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Sharpnose duckbill get?

The Sharpnose duckbill grows to a maximum of about 22 cm.

Is the Sharpnose duckbill dangerous to humans?

No, the Sharpnose duckbill is harmless to humans.

Is the Sharpnose duckbill edible?

The Sharpnose duckbill is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Draadvin-eendsnavelvis sourced
English name
Sharpnose duckbill verified
Scientific name
Bembrops filiferus
Family
Percophidae
Other names
Sharpnosed duckbill verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
22.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
Two separate inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
62.0 verified
Max depth (m)
450.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Bembrops

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