Lasiognathus Waltoni
📖 Overview
Lasiognathus Waltoni (Lasiognathus waltoni) 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 9.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1350 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 4 - 5. Escal bulb with a membranous anterior crest. Distal escal appendage an elongate, cylindrical stalk, flattened and expanded distally, bearing slender filaments on periphery, without elongate prolongation emerging from bases of escal hooks. Posterior escal appendage broad, laterally compressed (Ref 27827). Length of illicium 38%SL; anterior crest of escal bulb with rounded outer margin and broad base; posterior escal appendage a compressed flange 2.1% SL in length, with irregularly rounded edge and broad base, emerging from below escal pore .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lasiognathus Waltoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lasiognathus Waltoni is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lasiognathus Waltoni is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1350 m . Deep-water Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
fish and occasionally on invertebrates (copepods) (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | břichatec Waltonův |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Ласиогнат Валтона |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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