Pacific footballfish
📖 Overview
Pacific footballfish (Himantolophus sagamius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Himantolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 613 and 1200 metres. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 4. Distinguishing characteristics of adult female: length of anterior escal appendage 11-38% SL; distal escal appendage 6.2-11% SL; blunt distal lobes of esca; posterior escal appendage 12-41% SL, simple or with bifid tip; posterolateral appendages 2-4 pairs, situated on and below base of escal bulb, length of distal and longest pair 30-45% SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific footballfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific footballfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pacific footballfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 613 - 1200 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pacific footballfish |
| 🌍CES | kulovník sagamský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Chochin-anko · チョウチンアンコウ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-diabo-oval-do-Pacífico |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez diablo ovalado del Pacífico |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corynolophus sagamius | Tanaka | 1918 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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