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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

アンドンモグラアンコウ

Gigantactis perlatus Beebe & Crane, 1947
Max Length
22.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
670–2000 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

アンドンモグラアンコウ (Gigantactis perlatus) 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 22.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 670 and 2000 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.

Scientific Name
Gigantactis perlatus
Authority
Beebe & Crane, 1947
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.3 cm
Depth Range
670–2000 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: have extremely large distal prolongation of escal bulb, entire escal densely covered with slightly elongated papillae; length of illicium less than 120% SL (74-111%SL in specimens greater than 30mm); pair of posterior escal appendages; large dentary teeth (longest 2.2-5.9% SL), arranged in two irregular longitudinal series; rays of caudal fin less than 35% SL .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for アンドンモグラアンコウ is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for アンドンモグラアンコウ is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for アンドンモグラアンコウ is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 670 - 2000 m . Deep-water Northwest Atlantic and South Atlantic.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
22.3cm
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
6

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Beebe & Crane, 1947

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hrotoústka hlubinná
🇯🇵Japanese Andommoguraanko · アンドンモグラアンコウ
🇵🇹Portuguese Peixe-diabo-chicote-japonês
🇷🇺Russian Широкий длиннощуповый удильщик

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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