Linophryne Racemifera
📖 Overview
Linophryne Racemifera (Linophryne racemifera) is a ray-finned fish of the family Linophrynidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. It occurs at depths between 210 and 1500 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient 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 without distal prolongation; single distal filament and series of about 10 branched filaments on each side; absence of anterior escal appendage; total length of barbel 25-33% SL, distal part with series of 5 photophores, proximal photophores set on short stalks; dense concentration of subdermal melanophores on caudal peduncle .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Linophryne Racemifera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 210 - 1500 m . Deep-water northeast coast of South America and one off California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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