Himantolophus Danae
📖 Overview
Himantolophus Danae (Himantolophus danae), first described by Regan & Trewavas, 1932 is a tiny fish in the family Himantolophidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 350 to 856 metres. 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 4. Distinguishing characteristics of female: anterior escal appendage 29% SL; distal escal appendage 2.5% SL; pointed distal escal lobes, anterior pair prolonged into filaments about 5.5% SL; posterior escal appendage 30% SL, not divided proximally, bifurcated distally; presence of three pairs of posterolateral appendages on or near base of escal bulb, distal-most and longest pair 36% SL, bifurcated distally .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Himantolophus Danae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 350 - 856 m . Deep-water West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kulovník hlubokomořský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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