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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Astronesthes Nigroides

Astronesthes nigroides Gibbs & Aron, 1960
Max Length
12.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
0–50 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Astronesthes Nigroides (Astronesthes nigroides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Astronesthes nigroides
Authority
Gibbs & Aron, 1960
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.8 cm
Depth Range
0–50 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Stomiiformes
Stomiiformes
Family
Stomiidae
Stomiidae
Genus
Astronesthes
Astronesthes
Species
Astronesthes Nigroides
Astronesthes nigroides

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 50 - 52. Posterior edge of operculum lacking in concavity. Spot of bright tissue occupies almost the entire surface of the operculum. Photophores in the following series: PV 14-16 (usually 15); VAV 18-20 (usually 19); OV 14-15; VAL 19-21 (usually 20-21); OA 34-36; OC 46-48; IA 42-45; IC 52-58 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astronesthes Nigroides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 50 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: 35°N, 152°E.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00417 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
12.8cm
Vertebrae
51

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gibbs & Aron, 1960

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