Dibranchus Tremendus
📖 Overview
Dibranchus Tremendus (Dibranchus tremendus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ogcocephalidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 750 and 2300 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 soft rays (total): 4 - 7; Anal soft rays: 4; Vertebrae: 18 - 20. Tubercles without the radiating rows of spinules as seen in D. atlanticus (forming a shagreen). Spines of tubercles extremely long and stout , especially along sides of tail. Tubercles cover the surface of disk. Principal tubercles of ventral surface of tail very large and occupying entire ventral surface except for a few small tubercles in the median portion between anus and anal fin base. Cephalic lateral line count: subopercular usually 5 (4-5); preopercular usually 2. Firm skeleton; pliant skin, especially on ventral surface of disk. Fin without tubercles except at the extreme bases of the pectoral and caudal fins. Pectoral and pelvic fins both relatively long and slender in small individuals, shorter and broader with rays very fleshy in large ones .: short and / or deep; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dibranchus Tremendus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dibranchus Tremendus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dibranchus Tremendus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 750 - 2300 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: 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) - 2 records indexed .
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