Multistar Dragonfish
📖 Overview
Multistar Dragonfish (Eustomias polyaster) 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 14.2 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 26; Anal soft rays: 34 - 40. Body elongate and very slender, with long tapering, protrusible snout. Moderately long chin barbel .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Multistar Dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Multistar Dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Multistar Dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic. Tropical Central Atlantic: Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Multistar Dragonfish |
| 🌍CES | svítivka mexická |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-mexicano |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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