Argyripnus Electronus
📖 Overview
Argyripnus Electronus (Argyripnus electronus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternoptychidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 545 and 600 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Argyripnus Electronus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Argyripnus Electronus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Argyripnus Electronus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 545 - 600 m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: seamounts of the Sala y Gomez submarine ridge.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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