Astronesthes Cyanea
📖 Overview
Astronesthes Cyanea (Astronesthes cyanea), first described by Brauer, 1902 is a small fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 10.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 120 to 800 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 17; Vertebrae: 48 - 49. A large luminous patch on opercular bones. Body uniformly black; its color pink in fresh condition, but whitish when preserved. AC continuous, almost in a straight line. Serial photopores numerous. IV with a prominent bend toward pectoral base. Barbel about as long as head in males, but minute in females.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astronesthes Cyanea is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 120 - 800 m . Deep-water; 36°N - 20°S, 98°W - 154°W West Pacific: northern Madagascar to adjacent waters of the Ogasawara Islands and adjacent waters of the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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