Borostomias Pacificus
📖 Overview
Borostomias Pacificus (Borostomias pacificus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 350 and 1400 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. Teeth on maxilla 10 to 13. POSTORB double. AC slightly arched. Barbel long, about 1.5 to 2.0 times as head length; stem sparsely pigmented, ending in a black swollen part with a prominent photophore on each side followed by a large ovate white bulb with a long filament arising at their junction.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Borostomias Pacificus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Borostomias Pacificus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Borostomias Pacificus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 350 - 1400 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: known only from Suruga Bay, Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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