Pitgum lanternfish
📖 Overview
Pitgum lanternfish (Opostomias mitsuii), first described by Imai, 1941 is a medium-sized fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 36.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 60 to 1366 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pitgum lanternfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pitgum lanternfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 60 - 1366 m . Deep-water; 55°N - 32°N, 120°E - 117°W Northeast Pacific: Southern California, 32-34°N, to British Columbia, 48°30'-55°N.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Pitgum lanternfish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.