Barathronus Pacificus
📖 Overview
Barathronus Pacificus (Barathronus pacificus) 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 11.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 3334 and 3860 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 63 - 80; Anal soft rays: 55 - 72; Vertebrae: 78 - 89. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a pair of small bulbs at base of penis; with a transparent peritoneum; D 63-80, A 55-72, pectoral-fin rays 22-27; precaudal vertebrae 35-40, total vertebrae 78-89; anterior gill arch with 28-35 long rakers; vomer with 4-8 fangs; small otolith, rounded and thick .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barathronus Pacificus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Barathronus Pacificus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Barathronus Pacificus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 3334 - 3860 m . Deep-water Pacific Oceans.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hlubinář pacifický |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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