Astronesthes Galapagensis
📖 Overview
Astronesthes Galapagensis (Astronesthes galapagensis), first described by Parin, Borodulina & Hulley, 1999 is a medium-sized fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 18.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Astronesthes Galapagensis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astronesthes Galapagensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 500 - ? m . Deep-water Southeast Pacific: Peruvian Current.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | svítivec galapážský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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