Maurolicus muelleri is found across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from subpolar waters to the equator, as well as in the Mediterranean, however they are absent in the Indian Ocean. M. muelleri is most abundant … Meer weergeven

Trophic ecology
Mueller's pearlside is a zooplanktivore, with exact diet composition varying geographically … Meer weergeven

Spawn timing in Maurolicus muelleri is regionally variable. In the Benguela system, breeding occurs year round, while in Australia … Meer weergeven

At present, M. muelleri is of minor importance to fisheries, with several countries, including Russia, Iceland, and the Meer weergeven

Maurolicus muelleri has a fusiform body shape with a moderately sized, subvertical mouth. M. muelleri is countershaded to provide … Meer weergeven

Diel vertical migration
As with many mesopelagic species, Maurolicus muelleri undergoes diel vertical migration (DVM), however this behaviour is more complex and varied in M. muelleri than that descriptor usually entails. The specific … Meer weergeven