Oneirodes Carlsbergi
📖 Overview
Oneirodes Carlsbergi (Oneirodes carlsbergi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Oneirodidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 360 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal soft rays: 4 - 5. Distinguishing characteristics: esca with tapering, internally pigmented, anterior appendage, becoming proportionally longer with growth, and usually bearing 2 short, unpigmented filaments on anterior margin near distal tip; unpaired, unpigmented filamentous medial escal appendage normally consisting of numerous branched filaments, flanked on each side by a similar filamentous medial appendage; terminal escal papilla truncated, sometimes with distal spot of dark pigment; posterior escal appendage is laterally compressed and crescent-shaped, sometimes pigmented on distal margin; unpigmented filamentous lateral escal appendage on each side; absence of anterolateral escal appendages; epibrachial I bearing 1-5 teeth; pharyngobranchial II toothed; upper jaw with 29-180 teeth, lower jaw with 53-160 teeth; vomer with 4-10 teeth .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oneirodes Carlsbergi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Oneirodes Carlsbergi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Oneirodes Carlsbergi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 360 - 1000 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolopichthys carlsbergi | Regan & Trewavas | 1932 | Synonym |
| Dolopichthys inimicus | Fraser-Brunner | 1935 | Synonym |
| Linophryne colletti | Weber | — | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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