Photonectes Phyllopogon
📖 Overview
Photonectes Phyllopogon (Photonectes phyllopogon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stomiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 700 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20; Anal soft rays: 22. Body elongate and slender. Short, blunt nonprotrusible snout. Chin barbel large, round bulb and leaflike terminal appendage .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Photonectes Phyllopogon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 100 - 700 m . Tropical; 27°N - 24°S, 98°W - 169°E Pacific oceans.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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