Bathophilus Vaillanti
📖 Overview
Bathophilus Vaillanti (Bathophilus vaillanti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 4900 metres. With a trophic level of 4.4, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal soft rays: 14 - 17. Body cylindrical than compressed. Barbel very long and slender. Black to steely grey, with metallic sheen that may be purplish to greenish or bronzy .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bathophilus Vaillanti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bathophilus Vaillanti is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bathophilus Vaillanti is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 4900 m . Deep-water; 45°N - 48°S south to Mauritania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathophilus havanae | Barbour | 1942 | Synonym |
| Bathophilus metallicus | Welsh | 1923 | Synonym |
| Bathophilus simplex | Parr | 1927 | Synonym |
| Nasistomias curvatus | Koefoed | 1956 | Synonym |
| Trichostomias alberti | Roule & Angel | 1931 | Synonym |
| Trichostomias metallicus | Welsh | 1923 | Synonym |
| Trichostomias vaillanti | Zugmayer | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 71 records indexed .
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