Brauer's dragonfish
📖 Overview
Brauer's dragonfish (Photonectes braueri) 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 28.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1000 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, 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): 15 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21. Body elongate and slender. Short, blunt nonprotrusible snout. Barbel stem is black and bulb unpigmented .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brauer's dragonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brauer's dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brauer's dragonfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 39°N - 56°S south to Mauritania, then from Angola to South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Scaleless Dragonfish |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanostomias braueri | Zugmayer | 1913 | Synonym |
| Photonectes ovibarba | Regan & Trewavas | 1930 | Synonym |
| Photonectoides paucidentatus | Koefoed | 1956 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 44 records indexed .
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