Himantolophus Brevirostris
📖 Overview
Himantolophus Brevirostris (Himantolophus brevirostris), first described by Regan, 1925 is a tiny fish in the family Himantolophidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Males differ from those of H. appelii and the H. rostratus by the following combination of characters, olfactory lamellae 10-13, greatest diameter of posterior nostril 3.3-5.5% SL, length of snout 13-17% SL, 16-31 upper and ~20-38 lower denticular teeth .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Himantolophus Brevirostris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 3000 m . Deep-water North Atlantic.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhynchoceratias brevirostris | Regan | 1925 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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