Lasiognathus Saccostoma
📖 Overview
Lasiognathus Saccostoma (Lasiognathus saccostoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Thaumatichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 4000 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 4 - 5. Escal bulb without membranous anterior crest. Distal escal appendage an elongate, cylindrical stalk, with a slender, elongate prolongation emerging anteriorly from bases of escal hooks, bearing numerous lateral serrations or filaments. Posterior escal appendage laterally compressed and rounded (Ref 27827). Length of illicium 39-46%; posterior escal appendage a compressed flange, length 1.4-4.4% SL, with irregularly rounded edge and broad base, emerging from below escal pore; escal hooks black, relative length of medial (largest) hook decreasing with age from about 10.3% SL in 30mm specimen to 3.6% SL in 77mm specimens .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lasiognathus Saccostoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 4000 m . Deep-water Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
fish and occasionally on invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | břichatec vakotlamý |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Большеротый ласиогнат |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasiognathus ancistrophorus | Maul | 1962 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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