Gigantactis Gibbsi
📖 Overview
Gigantactis Gibbsi (Gigantactis gibbsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gigantactinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 465 and 1640 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 6. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: length of illicium less than 120% SL (104-118% SL); escal bulb with short conical, spinulose, darkly pigmented distal prolongation slightly constricted at base; escal bulb with distally flattened papillae and short distal and slender proximal filaments; illicium without posterior pair of papillae; dentary teeth in posterior part of jaw in three longitudinal series; length of rays of caudal fin less than 50% SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gigantactis Gibbsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gigantactis Gibbsi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gigantactis Gibbsi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 465 - 1640 m . Deep-water northwest Atlantic.
🌿 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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