Melanostomias Macrophotus
📖 Overview
Melanostomias Macrophotus (Melanostomias macrophotus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 530 and 945 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): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18. Body elongate and moderately slender. Short, blunt, non-protrusible snout. Barbel has slender stem, flattened, moderately narrow distal tip. Black in color. Barbel black except proximal band, outer edges of flattened wings and distal bulb unpigmented .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melanostomias Macrophotus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Melanostomias Macrophotus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Melanostomias Macrophotus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 530 - 945 m . Deep-water; 42°N - 29°S south to Western Sahara.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | pestrosvítivec temnobarvý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kalvoviiksipiikkisuu |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | カリブカンテントカゲギス |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-víbora |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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