Photonectes Distichodon
📖 Overview
Photonectes Distichodon (Photonectes distichodon), first described by Prokofiev, 2019 is a medium-sized fish in the family Stomiidae (order Stomiiformes). Adults typically reach 16.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21; Vertebrae: 51. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral fin with 2 two rays; serial dentition of praemaxillare, 4 (5?) teeth in external row on praemaxillare; total vertebrae 51; no blue luminous tissue on body; with very small chin barbel in adult specimens (1.4-2.4% SL for SL16.7-17.5 cm SL); distinct terminal bulb that does not protrude beyond the stem and carries intensely pigmented terminal filament .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Photonectes Distichodon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal. Subtropical Indian Ocean: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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