ミミズクラクダアンコウ
📖 Overview
ミミズクラクダアンコウ (Dolopichthys longicornis) 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 15.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 1375 and 2200 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal soft rays: 4 - 6. Characterized by having escal morphology: escal bulb with small rounded, anteriorly to anteroventrally directed papilla on anterior midline and slightly larger dorsally to anterodorsally directed papilla on dorsal midline; simple and unpigmented papillae in specimens less than 98 mm, bifurcated papillae, forming shallow medial area that is darkly pigmented in specimens 98mm and larger; most specimens with 2 small unpigmented papillae placed bilaterally on dorsal surface of escal bulb near base of posterior escal appendage; compressed posterior appendage crescent shaped and approximately as long as escal bulb; darkly pigmented swollen basal part of posterior appendage in specimens 98mm and larger; presence of filaments on posterior appendage, pigmented in 159-mm specimens; teeth in lower jaw 31-286; teeth on vomer 4-10 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for ミミズクラクダアンコウ is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for ミミズクラクダアンコウ is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for ミミズクラクダアンコウ is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1375 - 2200 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Mimizukurakudaanko · ミミズクラクダアンコウ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Длинношипый долопихт |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolopichthys mucronatus | Regan & Trewavas | 1932 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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