Bathophilus Altipinnis
📖 Overview
Bathophilus Altipinnis (Bathophilus altipinnis), first described by Beebe, 1933 is a small fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 170 to 1463 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal soft rays: 15. Black with a silvery grey sheen .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bathophilus Altipinnis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 170 - 1463 m . Tropical Northwest Atlantic: Bermuda.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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