Eustomias Kikimora
📖 Overview
Eustomias Kikimora (Eustomias kikimora), first described by Prokofiev, 2015 is a medium-sized fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 17.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24; Anal soft rays: 44. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral-fin rays 8; pelvic-fin rays 8; all fixed teeth on praemaxillare; ventral groove developed; with a unique structure of mental barbel .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Kikimora is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic. Subtropical North Atlantic: Canary Basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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