Eustomias Bibulbosus

📖 Overview

Eustomias Bibulbosus (Eustomias bibulbosus) 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 13.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3000 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

Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal soft rays: 35 - 42. Two terminal bulbs separated by a long interspace (usually 2-3 times length of distal bulb, but up to 7.5 times in some small specimens). Barbel 60-85% SL in over 10 cm specimens. Terminal filament long, rarely with 1 or 2 short branches. Distal bulb usually 1-1.6 times length of proximal bulb (0.5-2 times in small specimens). Axis of stem pigmented, usually dark. External chevron-shaped or striated areas on stem usually pigmented in specimens larger than 8 cm. Paired dorsal spots between occiput and dorsal-fin origin usually 9, sometimes 7 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eustomias Bibulbosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eustomias Bibulbosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eustomias Bibulbosus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3000 m . Deep-water; 40°N - 25°N Central Atlantic.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .

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