Astronesthes Neopogon
📖 Overview
Common in deep oceanic waters, usually living deeper than 500 m during the day. Smaller individuals migrate to near-surface or even surface waters at night. Feeds on midwater fishes and crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Astronesthes Neopogon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astronesthes Neopogon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 350 - ? m . Deep-water; 35°N - 19°N south to Mauritania.
🌿 Ecology
midwater fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronesthes cyclophotus | Regan & Trewavas | 1929 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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