Grammatostomias Ovatus
📖 Overview
Grammatostomias Ovatus (Grammatostomias ovatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1000 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): 18; Anal soft rays: 20. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral-fin rays 6, the last of which is separated, and a luminous tissue strip on the side in the form of a longitudinally elongated oval, and ending far beyond the level of attachment of ventral fins (Ref, 123295).Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Grammatostomias Ovatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1000 m . Tropical Atlantic Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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