Luminousloop Dragonfish
📖 Overview
Luminousloop Dragonfish (Grammatostomias circularis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 412 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): 21; Anal soft rays: 23. Body slender, compressed. Circular form of the loop of luminous tissue .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luminousloop Dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - 412 m . Tropical; 36°N - 24°S north of Madeira Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Luminousloop Dragonfish |
| 🌍CES | světlonoš východoatlantský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | rengaspiikkisuu |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tsukinowa-hotei-eso · Tsukinowahoteieso · ツキノワホテイエソ |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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