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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Proud dragonfish

Eustomias achirus skaya, 1974
Max Length
16.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
0–200 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Proud dragonfish (Eustomias achirus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Eustomias achirus
Authority
skaya, 1974
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.7 cm
Depth Range
0–200 m
Latitude
25°S – 41°N
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Proud dragonfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Proud dragonfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 200 m . Subtropical; 41°N - 25°S, 98°W - 154°E south to Angola.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
4.3±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00309 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
41°N – 25°S
Described By
skaya, 1974

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