Parin's dragonfish
📖 Overview
Parin's dragonfish (Eustomias parini), first described by Clarke, 2001 is a small fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 10.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 800 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Barbel with a single-based branch arising from stem; a pair of lateral branches arising from medial branch well distal to stem; medial branch distal to origin of lateral branches absent or reduced, terminating in a tiny filament .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parin's dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 800 m . Deep-water southwest of Hawaii, and several areas in the western Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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