Chirostomias Pliopterus
📖 Overview
Chirostomias Pliopterus (Chirostomias pliopterus) 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 20.5 cm. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal soft rays: 22 - 26. Body slender, compressed, much deeper than wide. Barbel short. Stem of barbel black or dark brown, basal portion of bulb black, terminal luminous portion and filaments yellowish. Postorbital photophore absent in males, present in males. Black, with greenish or bluish bronze iridescence on anterior parts of sides .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chirostomias Pliopterus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chirostomias Pliopterus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Chirostomias Pliopterus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 500 m . Deep-water; 45°N - 20°N south to Mauritania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirostomias lucidimanus | Beebe | 1932 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .
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