Artedidraco Longibarbatus
📖 Overview
Artedidraco Longibarbatus (Artedidraco longibarbatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Harpagiferidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17; Vertebrae: 37. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: with a very long, slender mental barbel (about 25-26 % SL, measurements from holotype and photograph of lost aboard ship specimen) vs. about 4-14 % SL (A. glareobarbatus has the second longest barbel, ranging from about 11-14 % SL and with an inconspicuous terminal expansion (14.7 % of barbel length in holotype) composed of short, blunt processes; anal fin rays 16-17; second dorsal fin rays 26; vertebrae 37; tubular upper lateral-line scales 7-8 .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Artedidraco Longibarbatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Artedidraco Longibarbatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Artedidraco Longibarbatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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