Macropinna microstoma

Macropinna microstoma Chapman, 1939 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Opisthoproctidae (order Osmeriformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the barreleye.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Macropinna microstoma Chapman, 1939 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Osmeriformes, Macropinna microstoma exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Opisthoproctidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Opisthoproctidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.