Longbarb dragonfish
📖 Overview
Longbarb dragonfish (Flagellostomias boureei) 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 32.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3000 metres. With a trophic level of 4.6, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 26. Body compressed. Stem of barbel spotted with numerous patches of white luminous tissue .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longbarb dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longbarb dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longbarb dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 3000 m . Deep-water; 45°N - 49°S, 98°W - 154°W South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Dragonfish · Longbarb Dragonfish · Scaleless dragonfish |
| 🌍CES | svítivka Boureeova |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | rihmapiikkisuu |
| 🇫🇷French | Idiacanthe Ruban |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Muchihoshieso · ムチホシエソ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-sul-africano |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Флагеллостомия Буре · Фрагеллостомия |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | dragón de barba larga |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristostomias uncodentatus | Borodin | 1930 | Synonym |
| Eustomias boureei | Zugmayer | 1913 | Synonym |
| Flagellostomias tyrannus | Parr | 1927 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 64 records indexed .
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