Bathypterois Bigelowi
📖 Overview
Bathypterois Bigelowi (Bathypterois bigelowi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ipnopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. It occurs at depths between 377 and 986 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 49 - 52. Upper pectoral rays thickened and elongated and separated from lower rays; interior pelvic rays and lower caudal fin rays greatly elongated.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bathypterois Bigelowi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 377 - 986 m . Deep-water; 4°C - 11°C Central Atlantic: east coast of Florida and the Straits of Florida, and in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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