Lophiodes Lugubris
📖 Overview
Lophiodes Lugubris (Lophiodes lugubris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Lophiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 238 and 731 metres. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: four dorsal-fin spine (fourth and sixth spines absent); esca a tiny bulb; third dorsal-fin spine is thin and long, 42.1 - 73.5% SL (mean 56.4% SL), extending to the origin to middle of soft dorsal-fin base; pectoralfin rays 15-16 .Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lophiodes Lugubris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 238 - 731 m . Tropical West Pacific: India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia; north to Dong-sha Island (South China Sea).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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