Linophryne Arcturi
📖 Overview
Linophryne Arcturi (Linophryne arcturi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Linophrynidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 650 and 1900 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 3; Anal soft rays: 3. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: escal bulb with compressed, flange-shaped anterior appendage; stout, cylindrical distal escal appendage with terminal filament; base of distal escal appendage with pair of structures on posterior margin, each consisting of a hemispherical protuberance with digitiform anterior prolongation; posterior escal appendage compressed; barbel 118-357% SL, with several short, unpigmented distal branches bearing sessile and stalked photophores; stem of barbel pigmented with or without short simple lateral branches, each with distal photophore .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Linophryne Arcturi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Linophryne Arcturi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Linophryne Arcturi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 650 - 1900 m . Deep-water south of Madeira.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | bradovous mezopelagický |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | laippapensaskrotti |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Звездчатая линофрина |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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