Eustomias Patulus
📖 Overview
Eustomias Patulus (Eustomias patulus), first described by Regan & Trewavas, 1930 is a small fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 13.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 400 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24; Anal soft rays: 36; Vertebrae: 68. A single, ovoid terminal bulb 1.4% SL. Barbel length 56% SL. A single short terminal filament with several side branches along its length, none with prominent bulblets. Axis of stem, main filament, and most proximal filament branch lightly pigmented. No spot usually at the base of both. External chevron-shaped or roundish striated areas unpigmented. Paired spots along dorsum not counted .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Patulus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 400 m . Deep-water; 27°N - northwest of Cape Verde (26°N 21°W).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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