Barathronus Linsi
📖 Overview
Barathronus Linsi (Barathronus linsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bythitidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1964 and 2045 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 78; Anal soft rays: 69; Vertebrae: 78. This species is distinguished from the other four Barathronus species with a transparent peritoneum by the following set of characters: D 78, A 69, pectoral-fin rays 21; vertebrae, precaudal 33, total 78; vomer with eight fangs; anterior gill arch with 25 long rakers; predorsal length 42% SL; absence of pair of bulbs at base of penis; with a ventral flexure of anterior vertebrae; fresh or newly caught specimen overall yellowish to white reddish and lack of black pigment both in skin and peritoneum; otolith oval, 1.7 times as long as thick and with small centrally placed undivided sulcus .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barathronus Linsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Barathronus Linsi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Barathronus Linsi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1964 - 2045 m . Deep-water Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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