Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Centrolophidae
- Genus
- Hyperoglyphe
- Species
- perciformis
Habitat
Lives in deep water over continental slopes in the Atlantic Ocean.
Diet
Barrelfish primarily feed on small fishes, squid, and crustaceans in the water column of deep ocean environments. They are opportunistic predators that hunt in schools, often ambushing prey during the day. Feeding activity peaks in mid-water layers where food is abundant.
Behavior
Barrelfish are schooling fish that form loose groups in deep waters for protection and foraging. They are generally inactive during the day and more active at dusk or in low-light conditions, showing minimal territorial behavior. These fish migrate vertically in the water column to follow prey or avoid predators.
Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern by IUCN.