Melanostomias Melanopogon
📖 Overview
Melanostomias Melanopogon (Melanostomias melanopogon) 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 15.3 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 17. Body moderately elongate and slender, short, blunt, non protrusible snout. Chin barbel expanded and pigmented distal section. Black in color, barbel lightly to darkly pigmented .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Melanostomias Melanopogon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Melanostomias Melanopogon is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Melanostomias Melanopogon is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic. Deep-water; 32°N - 20°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | pestrosvítivec atlantský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dragão-do-Atlântico |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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