Lasiognathus Amphirhamphus
📖 Overview
Lasiognathus Amphirhamphus (Lasiognathus amphirhamphus), first described by Pietsch, 2005 is a medium-sized fish in the family Thaumatichthyidae (order Lophiiformes). Adults typically reach 15.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1200 to 1305 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 5. Escal bulb without membranous anterior crest; the distal escal appendage an elongate, cylindrical stalk, with an expanded distal end and an elongate, compressed prolongation emerging anteriorly from bases of escal hooks, without lateral serration. But bearing tiny filaments at distal tip. Prolongation of distal escal appendage extremely short, 2.9% SL (vs. 5.2-20.8% SL). There are 2 lightly pigmented, bony, hooklike denticles embedded in esca. Posterior escal appendage laterally compressed, with a rounded posterior margin and pointed distal tip .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lasiognathus Amphirhamphus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1200 - 1305 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Madeira Abyssal Plain.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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