Long-barbelled Dragonfish
📖 Overview
Long-barbelled Dragonfish (Grammatostomias flagellibarba) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1281 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 21; Anal soft rays: 20 - 24. Elongated loop with irregular zigzags in the luminous tissue .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Long-barbelled Dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1281 m . Tropical; 51°N - North Atlantic: southern Ireland and Bay of Biscay to west of 45°W between 32°N-15°N.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Long-barbelled Dragonfish · Zigzag Dragonfish |
| 🌍CES | světlonoš dlouhovousý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | siimapiikkisuu |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamprotoxus phanobrochus | Regan & Trewavas | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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