Eustomias Uniramis
📖 Overview
Eustomias Uniramis (Eustomias uniramis) 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 18.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 340 metres. With a trophic level of 4.4, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A single, simple-branched barbel arising from the stem. The branch length is equal to or greater than the distal barbel. Heavily pigmented stem except for the part just proximal to terminal bulb; dorsal bulb pigmented except for the medial streak or fork. The terminal filaments extend well beyond tip of the bulb .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eustomias Uniramis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 340 m . Deep-water; 12°N - 8°N south of Hawaii.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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