Gigantactis Gracilicauda
📖 Overview
Gigantactis Gracilicauda (Gigantactis gracilicauda) 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 10.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 2000 and 2500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: length of illicium less than 120% SL (104-107%SL); escal bulb with an elongate darkly pigmented spinulose distal prolongation; presence of short distal and slender proximal escal filaments; absence of distally flattened escal papillae; illicium without posterior pair of papillae; dentary teeth in posterior part of jaw in three longitudinal series; rays of caudal fin less than 30% SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gigantactis Gracilicauda is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gigantactis Gracilicauda is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gigantactis Gracilicauda is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 2000 - 2500 m . Deep-water Atlantic Ocean: in tropical waters.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hrotoústka tenkoocasá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-diabo-chicote-de-cauda-elegante |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тонкохвостый длиннощуповый удильщик |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantactis sexfilis | Regan & Trewavas | 1932 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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