Eustomias Metamelas
📖 Overview
Eustomias Metamelas (Eustomias metamelas) 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 11.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 400 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eustomias Metamelas is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Metamelas is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 400 m . Deep-water Southwest Atlantic: High Seas only.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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