Eustomias Hypopsilus
📖 Overview
Eustomias Hypopsilus (Eustomias hypopsilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 200 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): 21 - 26; Anal soft rays: 33 - 40; Vertebrae: 64 - 66. Body color black; depth 8.8% SL; head length 13.5% SL. Lower jaw about as long as upper jaw and is not upturned at tip. Chin barbel 11-47% SL. Barbel with slender stem and 2 terminal bulbs separated by distance 1.2-3.7% SL. Distal bulb 0.5-1.5% SL (about same size as proximal bulb); ovoid but not bilobate; lacks terminal filament. No deep ventral groove on belly. Pectoral fin 2 free rays.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Hypopsilus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eustomias Hypopsilus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eustomias Hypopsilus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 200 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: northern Gulf of Mexico, Straits of Florida, and off the Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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