Eustomias Bertelseni
📖 Overview
Eustomias Bertelseni (Eustomias bertelseni) 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 9.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24; Anal soft rays: 38; Vertebrae: 66. Two terminal bulbs separated by a long interspace, 2-3 times length of distal bulb. Barbel length increasing with size from 43-60% SL. Relatively long filaments 4, arising together from distal end of distal bulb or from a short stem, with long inclusions as well as rounded bulblets. Distal bulb equal in length to proximal-bulb. Axis of stem with some pigment, but light or unpigmented before proximal bulb; between bulbs pigment noticeably darker at base of distal bulb, forming a spot or small cap. External chevron-shaped or roundish striated areas pigmented or not. Middorsal paired spots between occiput and dorsal-fin origin 8 or 9 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Bertelseni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eustomias Bertelseni is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eustomias Bertelseni is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1500 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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