Acentrophryne Dolichonema
📖 Overview
Acentrophryne Dolichonema (Acentrophryne dolichonema) is a ray-finned fish of the family Linophrynidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 201 and 1105 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 3; Anal soft rays: 3. Diagnosis: Metamorphosed females of Acentrophryne dolichonema differs from A. longidens in having a much longer distal escal appendage (27.6-35.7% SL vs. 2.3-2.5% SL ); a longer illicium (63.6-70.5% SL vs. 35.7-54.9% SL); a narrower head (25-28.1% SL vs. 35.7-37.3% SL); and a fewer number of pectoral fin rays (16 vs. 18-19) ; caudal fin rays 9, ninth ray (ventral most) 10.5-17.3% SL .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acentrophryne Dolichonema is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Acentrophryne Dolichonema is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Acentrophryne Dolichonema is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 201 - 1105 m . Deep-water Pacific Ocean: Off Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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