Saint Paul's Dragonfish
📖 Overview
Saint Paul's Dragonfish (Eustomias aequatorialis) 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 12.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 170 and 2300 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Saint Paul's Dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saint Paul's Dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 170 - 2300 m . Deep-water; 4°N - 1°S Atlantic Ocean: St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Saint Paul's Dragonfish |
| 🌍CES | svítivka rovníková |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-de-São-Pedro |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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