Lobisomem
📖 Overview
High-oceanic, mesopelagic species . Occurs deeper than 1,000 m during the day and nyctoepipelagic at the surface and down to 175 m . Probably spawns in autumn-winter in the western North Atlantic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lobisomem is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 360 m . Deep-water; 54°N - 58°S, 98°W - 154°W West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lobisomem · Spinetail lanternfish, Lobisomem |
| 🇫🇷French | Lanterne à queue épineuse |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Osebirehadaka · オオセビレハダカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Нотоскопел-хвостокол |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? caudospinosus | Johnson | 1863 | Synonym |
| Lampanyctus caudospinosus | Johnson | 1863 | Synonym |
| Macrostoma caudospinosum | Johnson | 1863 | Synonym |
| Scopelus caudispinosus | Johnson | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 75 records indexed .
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