Icelus Stenosomus

📖 Overview

Icelus Stenosomus (Icelus stenosomus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 48 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Body elongated, slightly compressed. Head large, compressed. Eyes and mouth large. Parietal spines usually absent. Nuchal spines short, sharp, posteriorly or dorsally directed. Generally body shape and head more slender than other Icelus. Lateral line scales extending past posterior edge of hypural plate, one lateral line scale on caudal fin. A pair of caudal peduncle scales present. Reticulate white vermiculate lines on lateral body surface. Small scales bearing a minute prickle scattered sparsely on dorsal surface of the head. Pectoral fin rounded, reaching to above 1st anal ray; no soft rays branched. Pelvic fin slender, not reaching 1st anal ray. Anal rays unbranched. Each fin membrane thin, easily torn .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Icelus Stenosomus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 48 - 200 m . Polar; 2°C - 6°C; 50°N - 30°N Northwest Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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