Barbless dragonfish
📖 Overview
Barbless dragonfish (Bathophilus abarbatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 230 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Barbless dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barbless dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 230 m . Tropical Southwest and Southeast Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barbless Dragonfish |
| 🌍CES | svítivka bezvousá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-sem-isca |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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