Gigantactis Balushkini
📖 Overview
Gigantactis Balushkini (Gigantactis balushkini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gigantactinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 20. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gigantactis Balushkini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gigantactis Balushkini is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gigantactis Balushkini is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 1210 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: off northern Honshu, Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hrotoústka Balušnikova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-diabo-chicote-de-Balushkin |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Длиннощуповый удильщик Балушкина |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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