Eustomias Perplexus
📖 Overview
Eustomias Perplexus (Eustomias perplexus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 2600 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24; Anal soft rays: 35; Vertebrae: 67. A single terminal bulb, its length more than twice its width, with a terminal projection that may be undeveloped or up to 55% of bulb length. Bulb and projection combined 0.8-2.2% SL. Barbel 67-83% SL, except in the smallest specimen. Axis of stem moderately to fairly dark pigmented proximally, becoming lighter or unpigmented distally. External chevron-shaped or roundish striated areas unpigmented, becoming closely spaced distally. Widely spaced spherical inclusions present in distal 1/3 to 1/2 of stem, sparse or absent before bulb. Middorsal paired spots between occiput and dorsal-fin origin 8, sometimes 9 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Perplexus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 2600 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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