Long-spine anglerfish
📖 Overview
Long-spine anglerfish (Lophiodes iwamotoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lophiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.6 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A member of the L. mutilus species group Caruso, 1981:538) with a relatively long third dorsal-fin spine (56·9–70·8% LS); appressed third dorsal-fin spine reaches between soft dorsal fin and caudal-fin bases; a relatively narrow head [head width (HW) = 52·1–53·8% head length, LH]; a relatively short distance between lower quadrate and anterior palatine spines (66·7–72·6% LH); a relatively short fifth dorsal-fin spine (10·5–13·1% LS), not extending beyond the origin of soft dorsal-fin base; and 19–20 pectoral-fin rays .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Long-spine anglerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Long-spine anglerfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Long-spine anglerfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 710 m . Tropical south of Society Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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