Himantolophus Litoceras
📖 Overview
Himantolophus Litoceras (Himantolophus litoceras) is a ray-finned fish of the family Himantolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.6 cm. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 4. This species' metamorphosed females are distinct from other species of the H. cornifer group in having a pair of simple distal escal appendages, each without any trace of lateral appendages or filaments; further diagnosed by the following: illicium length 31.1% SL (28.2% preserved); escal bulb width 11.9% (10.5% preserved); no filaments in illicium and esca; tiny, close-set dermal spinules cover the illicium, esca and proximal one-half of distal escal appendage (this appendage is darkly pigmented, tip of intact filament silvery white in freshly thawed specimens) .: short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Himantolophus Litoceras is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 654 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New Zealand; expected to occur in the Tasman Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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