Eustomias Inconstans
📖 Overview
Eustomias Inconstans (Eustomias inconstans) 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 16.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1100 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 25; Anal soft rays: 40; Vertebrae: 69. Species either with 1 or 2 single terminal bulbs. Barbel 52-65% SL. Terminal filament short, without branches, 3-9% SL. Distal (or only) bulb 2.6-3.6 times length of small proximal bulb, when present. Axis of stem and filament pigmented. External chevron-shaped or rounded striated areas on stem pigmented or not. Middorsal paired spots between occiput and dorsal-fin 8 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Inconstans is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eustomias Inconstans is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eustomias Inconstans is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1100 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: off Oahu, Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | svítivka měnlivá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-variável |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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