Indo-Pacific snaggletooth
📖 Overview
Indo-Pacific snaggletooth (Astronesthes indopacificus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 3178 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 20; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 16; Vertebrae: 45 - 49. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indo-Pacific snaggletooth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 3178 m . Deep-water; 36°N - 5°N, 116°E - 143°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Indo-Pacific snaggletooth |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurotokagegisu · クロトカゲギス |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Астронест индо-тихоокеанский |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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