Dolopichthys Karsteni
📖 Overview
Dolopichthys Karsteni (Dolopichthys karsteni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Oneirodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 700 and 1650 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. Dorsal mid line of escal bulb with single, darkly pigmented anteriorly directed papilla, flanked on each side; slender, compressed, posterior appendage; anterior margin lightly pigmented, length approximately equal to length of escal bulb; darkly pigmented swollen basal portion of posterior appendage (holotype); lower jaw teeth 44-88; teeth on vomer 3-6; dorsal fin rays 6-7; anal fin rays 5-6; pectoral fin rays 15-16 .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dolopichthys Karsteni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dolopichthys Karsteni is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dolopichthys Karsteni is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 700 - 1650 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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